Behind Every Flight: Aircrew Flight Equipment keeps Ramstein aircrews mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Racquel Reid, 86th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment apprentice, performs a pull test on a quick-don oxygen mask hose during a 30-day inspection at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 24, 2026. The recurring inspection verifies life-support equipment remains serviceable and ready for use, ensuring aircrew members have reliable supplemental oxygen during flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo
VIRIN: 260724-F-VY348-1096.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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