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Hidden heroes out of sight: AFE equips USAFWS

Staff Sgt. Derwin Ford, 57th Weapons Support Squadron (WPSS) aircrew flight equipment specialist, looks through a pair of night vision goggles at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3, 2020. The 57th WPSS covers an 18-hour flying window that works both day and night to support 19 different mission design series. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Hidden heroes out of sight: AFE equips USAFWS

Staff Sgt. Derwin Ford and Senior Airman Melvin Wells, both 57th Weapons Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialists, discuss the proper procedures to inspect a harness at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3, 2020. Each piece of equipment AFE maintains must be examined at the items designated inspection date to ensure the equipment meets the proper standards at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Hidden heroes out of sight: AFE equips USAFWS

Capt. Angelo Centeno, 328th Weapons Squadron student, gets fitted for a helmet and oxygen mask by Tech. Sgt. Claudiu Golosie, 57th Weapons Support Squadron NCO in charge of Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE), at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3, 2020. AFE specialists are responsible for ensuring all flight and safety equipment is in working order to make sure Airmen have the supplies necessary to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Hidden heroes out of sight: AFE equips USAFWS

Tech. Sgt. Claudiu Golosie, 57th Weapons Support Squadron NCO in charge of Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE), tests the oxygen mask of Capt. Angelo Centeno, 328th Weapons Squadron student, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3, 2020. AFE specialist manage the inspection, maintenance and adjustments to assigned aircrew flight equipment. AFE specialists also instruct aircrews on the purpose and use of their flight and chemical defense equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Cyber domain increases WSINT's readiness

Maj. Andrew Hong, 32nd Weapons Squadron (WPS) phase manager and instructor, Capt. Stephen Baker, 32nd WPS Cyber Warfare Operations (CWO) Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) student, and Maj. Michelle Bostic, 32nd WPS CWO WIC student, look at computer monitors at the 32nd WPS on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 10, 2019. The CWO WIC for Weapons School Integration (WSINT) has three main phases throughout the course including Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and integration phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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WSINT: Behind the Boom

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Luna, 57th Munitions Squadron (MUNS), small bombs crew member, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Conley, 57th MUNS small bombs crew chief, ensure the thread of 30mm round containers do not get jammed in the GFU-7 while being processed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4, 2019. The machine processes the 30mm rounds by counting all serviceable and non-serviceable rounds as well as separating the brass from the ammunition downloaded from A-10 Thunderbolts and returns good rounds into another container. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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WSINT: Behind the Boom

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mattias Jacobson, 57th Munitions Squadron line crew member, loads a mod so they can be delivered to the respected unit in need of the flares at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4, 2019. While handling flare mods, line delivery Airmen wear a band that grounds their hands to a copper wire to ensure no electric spark set off the flares. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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WSINT: Behind the Boom

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Dean, 57th Munitions Squadron line delivery technician, removes the impulse cart for inspection to be reinserted into the flare sticks at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4, 2019. While inspecting the flare sticks, Dean and other line delivery Airmen wear a band that grounds their hands to a copper wire to ensure no electric spark set off the flares. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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U.S. Air Force Airman Michelle Finkbone, 57th Munitions Squadron small bombs crew member, operates the GFU-7 machine that is processing the 30mm rounds at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4, 2019. When the machine gets jammed or the team needs to pause to wrap empty round containers, Finkbone can stop, start and reverse it to prevent issues and ensure its effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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WSINT: Behind the Boom

The GFU-7 displays the number of usable rounds as well as separates the 30mm brass from plastic containers at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4, 2019. The machine is used to separate the 30mm ammunition downloaded from A-10 Thunderbolts and returns the good rounds to another container, making them reusable for reloading onto the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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WSINT: Behind the Boom

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Luna, 57th Munitions Squadron (MUNS) small bombs crew member, wraps empty 30mm round holders at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4, 2019. Luna works in the small bombs section of MUNS where he processes and accounts for all small ammunition used and unused. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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181212-F-FM571-008

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares for takeoff with the help of his maintainers and fellow U-2 pilots at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 pilot must wear a full pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts due to the high altitudes they’re able to reach in their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-009

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares for takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 arrived at Nellis to participate in the Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-007

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., salutes his maintainer before getting into his aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 pilot must wear a full pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-005

Airman 1s Class Joaquin Quintero, Lockheed U-2 crew chief assigned to the 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., signs forms before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2, along with pilots and maintenance, traveled to Nellis to take part in the Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-006

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 19th Weapons Squadron, observes a U-2 preparing for its flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 is an ultra high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that provides day and night, all-weather intelligence gathering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-002

A Lockheed U-2, assigned to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Long and narrow wings give the U-2 glider-like characteristics and allow it to quickly lift heavy sensor payloads to unmatched altitudes, keeping them there for extended periods of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-003

Lt. Col. Joseph, Lockheed U-2 pilot assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., assists a U-2 landing while driving a chase car at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The purpose of the chase car was to ensure a safe landing for the aircraft and pilot since their view is limited due to the restricting helmet and suit worn while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-004

Master Sgt. Antonio King, Lockheed U-2 production superintendent assigned to the 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., inspects the U-2 before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 maintainers launch, recover and maintain the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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181212-F-FM571-001

A Lockheed U-2, assigned to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares to take off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 traveled to Nellis to take part in the Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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