U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan McCabe, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, aircrew flight equipment (AFE) craftsman, assists Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, as he adjusts his helmet in preparation for his F-15EX Eagle II familiarization flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. AFE troops manage life-saving gear (helmets, parachutes, masks, survival kits) and ensure its meticulous readiness, directly enabling aircrew survival and mission success by preventing equipment failure, supporting training, and allowing aviators to focus on mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)
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