Airman 1st Class Michael Fields, 2nd Operations Support Squadron flight equipment journeyman, disassembles a light-weight helmet on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 16, 2013. The helmet was taken apart so each piece could be inspected and cleaned for optimal servicability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Michael Fields, 2nd Operations Support Squadron flight equipment journeyman, cleans part of an oxygen mask on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 16, 2013. Helmets and oxygen masks are disassembled, cleaned and inspected every 30 days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Michael Fields, 2nd Operations Support Squadron flight equipment journeyman, checks the voltage of an FLU-9B/P on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 16, 2013. In order to pass the inspection, the voltage must be above 12 volts direct current. The FLU-9B/P is used to inflate aircrew's life preserve vests in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Michael Fields, 2nd Operations Support Squadron flight equipment journeyman, prepares a life preserver unit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 16, 2013. Life preserver units are equipped with water-activated inflators to save incapacitated aircrew from drowning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Michael Fields, 2nd Operations Support Squadron flight equipment journeyman, inspects chemical bags and over-the-side suits on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 16, 2013. Chemical bags contain special chemical gear for aircrew so they can survive in contaminated envrionments. The OTS suit keeps crew members warm in the event of a water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)