Senior Airman Blake Hill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, inserts a wrist block inside an OTS-600 anti-exposure suit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. Before inflating the OTS-600, AFE Airmen will insert a wrist block into each wrist and a neck block. This is done so no air seeps out during the inflation process. By inflating the OTS-600, AFE Airmen can check for any tears or holes on the suit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Blake Hill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, reads a technical order before inflating an OTS-600 anti-exposure suit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. A TO is used to make sure steps are not missed when working on or repairing an item. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Blake Hill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, applies a lubricant to the zipper of an OTS-600 anti-exposure suit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. The lubricant is applied to the zipper to ensure a smooth zip up before inflating the suit. By inflating the OTS-600, AFE Airmen can check for any tears or holes on the suit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Blake Hill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, inflates an OTS-600 anti-exposure suit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. Once the suit is inflated, AFE Airmen watch for a decrease in air pressure. If there is a decrease in pressure, AFE Airmen will check for any tears or holes on the suit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Blake Hill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, looks for a chalk to mark a tear on an OTS-600 anti-exposure suit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. Once the suit is inflated, AFE Airmen watch for a decrease in air pressure. If there is a decrease in pressure, AFE Airmen will check for any tears or holes on the suit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Blake Hill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, removes an OTS-600 anti-exposure suit from a storage shelf on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. The AFE shop provides aircrew with life-saving equipment in the event of a crash including helmets, oxygen masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits, life preservers, M9's and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)