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April 10, 2023
F-22A Raptor pilots test next-gen helmet

46th Test Squadron engineers facilitate second round of developmental testing since AF announced helmet last year.
Jan. 22, 2023
PACAF visits Kunsan AB, validates next-gen aircrew protection

Pacific Air Forces deployed a joint team of subject matter experts to Kunsan Air Base, conducting the major command’s first test and validation of counter-chemical warfare tactics, techniques and procedures.
Dec. 17, 2022
Aircrew, AFE’s got your back

AFE Airmen maintain, inspect and repair all flight equipment for the 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons, enabling pilots to successfully complete their missions and return home safely.
Dec. 16, 2022
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 4, 2019
Same team, different uniform: The story of an Iraqi translator who became an American Airman

Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa is an Iraq native who served as a translator for coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2017.
July 4, 2019
Aircrew gets new anti-smoke goggles

With innovation, the new ASGs are now a three-part system. The suspension frame itself is still made the same with the nape pad attached, while the goggles and oxygen mask portion have been upgraded.
Dec. 12, 2017
Columbus AFB AFE keeps pilot production going

The Air Force is known for its air supremacy around the globe, and pilots are recognized for their ability to keep the skies safe from America’s enemies. But who keeps the pilots safe?
March 3, 2017
AFE: One stitch between life, death

“When someone’s life is in your hands, you have to be cognizant that their life depends on you... You only get one chance,” said Senior Airman Tyler Wineman, a 1st Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, alluding to what could happen to a pilot if technicians, like him, did
Nov. 12, 2015
No second chances: AFE Airmen ensure pilot safety

Pilots rush into the locker room, preparing for another day of flying. Laughing and joking, they throw on their gear and grab their helmets. To them, it's just another day, but the Airmen that serviced their equipment look on slightly anxiously as they see the pilots walk out the door to their
Sept. 1, 2015
Airmen share knowledge, experience to better Afghanistan’s air force

Airmen assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing recently traveled to Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, to assist Train, Advice, Assist Command-Air with training and validating the Afghanistan air force’s aircrew flight equipment section.
April 28, 2015
Aircrew flight equipment enables others to succeed

At any given moment across Southwest Asia, there are aircraft flying in harm’s way to deliver aid, combat air support to friendly forces and launching air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists. None of them can accomplish that without the aircrew flight equipment flight.
Nov. 17, 2014
Survival instructor keeps F-35 training afloat

Within the 33rd Fighter Wing, innovation doesn't end at the flightline, but finds its way into a 12-foot swimming pool where new F-35 Lighting II pilots are now able to seamlessly complete their water survival training.

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