Day-to-day with AFE

Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Day-to-day with AFE

Airman 1st Class Hayden Pickett, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repairs a flight helmet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. Attention to detail is key for AFE Airmen; they repair, test, and inspect all flight equipment and must ensure it is fully operational for aircrew in everyday and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Day-to-day with AFE

Airman 1st Class Hayden Pickett, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, retrieves items to repair a flight helmet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. AFE Airmen also test, inspect, and maintain radios, parachutes, life preserves, survival kits, flight helmets, oxygen masks, and chemical gear for everyday and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Day-to-day with AFE

Airman 1st Class Hayden Pickett, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, applies adhesive to a flight helmet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. Attention to detail is key for AFE Airmen; they repair, test, and inspect all flight equipment and must ensure it is fully operational for aircrew in everyday and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Day-to-day with AFE

An Airman from the 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment unit observes as his superintendent goes over training on chemical gear at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. Because of the large impact their job has on flights around the world, AFE Airmen ensure they keep up-to-date on their responsibilities through training courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Day-to-day with AFE

Airmen from the 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment unit take part in training on chemical gear at Ramstien Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. Attention to detail is key for AFE Airmen; they repair, test, and inspect all flight equipment and must ensure it is fully operational for aircrew in everyday and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Day-to-day with AFE

Published Jan. 20, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 19, 2017. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)