LANGLEY AFB, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:
Behind every U.S. Air Force pilot soaring through the sky is a team of specialists maximizing their chances of survival if something goes wrong.
The 325th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment team is essential -- not only for daily sorties, but also during in-flight emergencies. Tyndall's AFE Airmen maintain and repair life-support gear for over 50 pilots, and perform vital duties such as packing parachutes, ensuring oxygen masks are airtight and survival kits are completely stocked.
"Our primary mission is to provide safe equipment for the pilots to do their day-to-day job," said Tech. Sgt. Michael Stanforth, 325th OSS n...