Saving lives: Aircrew flight equipment technicians’ efforts keep pilots alive
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Tyson Turnboo, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, checks a flight harness for wear and damage at the 81st Fighter Squadron here Jan. 25 as part of a monthly inspection to ensure it’s still operational and safe. The technicians are responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing flight equipment ensuring it’s reliable and ready to use safely by the pilots who need it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks)