Airman 1st Class Erik Merrill, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, packs a deceleration parachute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27. The parachute is deployed to assist in the braking of the B-52H Stratofortress upon landing. The AFE parachute shop is in charge of packing, inspecting and supplying B-52 aircrew with their parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)