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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 347th Operations Support Squadron’s aircrew flight equipment shop inspect HGU-56P flight helmets for HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrew members, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE specialists are responsible for packing aircrew survival kits and ensuring their equipment is safe, in addition to maintaining helmets and oxygen masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Visor assembly

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop loosens a thumbscrew from the visor assembly of an HGU-56P helmet, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen from the 347th OSS AFE shop inspect approximately 50 helmets for Moody’s HH-60G Pave Hawk pilots per month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Size up

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Blaylock, 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, conducts a HGU-56P helmet measurement for Chief Master Sgt. David Kelch, 23d Wing command chief, prior to his fini-flight, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE specialists manage the inspection, maintenance and adjustments of Moody’s A-10 C Thunderbolt II, HC-130J Combat King and HH-60G Pave Hawk aircraft equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Self-check

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Kelch, 23d Wing command chief, ensures his HGU-56P flight helmet fits properly before his fini-flight, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE specialists tell aircrew members the purpose and how to operate their flight and chemical defense equipment, in addition to fitting aircrew members for their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Utley, 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, places a mission-ready HGU-56P flight helmet inside of a locker, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 347th OSS AFE specialists directly support approximately 90 HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrew member’s flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Double check

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchel Black, 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, conducts a quality assurance inspection on an HGU-56P flight helmet. The inspection consists of checking 30 aspects of the helmets configuration such as the energy absorbent liner and earphone motors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Check me

HGU-56P flight helmets rest on a table after an inspection, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The helmet is equipped with features that enhance aircrew personnel’s fitting, functionality, mission adaptability and includes vital head protection during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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Equipping the fight: AFE ensures aircrew safely fly

Published May 5, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Greg Nash
23d Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 347th Operations Support Squadron’s aircrew flight equipment shop inspect HGU-56P flight helmets for HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrew members, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE specialists are responsible for packing aircrew survival kits and ensuring their equipment is safe, in addition to maintaining helmets and oxygen masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

AFE

Visor assembly

Size up

Self-check

Ready

Double check

Check me