Gear check
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Kearns (left), 820th Base Defense Group rappel master, checks Staff Sgt. Tyler Hodge, 820th Combat Operations Squadron communications technician, and his equipment before a rappel Aug. 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In addition to safety checks, the defenders provided medical coverage, rappel spotters and rappel seat inspections during each rappel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)