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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., inspects a parachute March 20, 2013. Parachute cords must be untangled prior to packing to ensure a proper deployment and safe landing for the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., separates the cords on a parachute March 20. 2013. A visual inspection must be done every year to ensure the quality of the parachutes in case of emergency use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., and Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., roll a parachute in preparation for packing March 20, 2013. Airmen check for tears, rips, cuts, fraying or any damage to the fabric to ensure the parachute is safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., threads parachute cord through an advanced concept ejection seat March 20, 2013. The cord is packed in a specific manner to avoid damage during the explosive ejection during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., and Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., begin the final process to pack an advanced concept ejection seat March 20, 2013. The aircrew flight equipment shop inspects an average of three to five parachute riggings per week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)