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Senior Airman Brad Musselman, a 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, fixes a restraint harness Nov. 24, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Restraint harnesses are intended for keeping loadmasters in the aircraft while offloading cargos and jumpers during a flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Airmen work in aircrew chemical defense Nov. 24, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. In the chemical defense section of aircrew flight equipment, Airmen are responsible for supplying an aircrew’s equipment that protects against chemical warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Airman 1st Class Ben Amman, a 19th Operations Force Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, assembles a gas mask Nov. 24, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen who work in the chemical defense section of aircrew flight equipment are responsible for issuing equipment that can be utilized in chemical warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Staff Sgt. Michael McDaniel, the 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment oxygen section noncommissioned officer in charge, assembles a helmet Nov. 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Helmets are assembled with night vision devices to use for pilots to use during nighttime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Senior Airman Brandon Brooks, a 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repairs a hose in an oxygen mask Nov. 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. In the oxygen section of aircrew flight equipment, Airmen are responsible for providing oxygen masks for pilots and their crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Senior Airman Adam Selig, a 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, folds a parachute Nov. 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Selig prepares parachutes to be placed in C-130s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Airmen fold wetsuits and an inflatable raft Nov. 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen who work in the floatation section of aircrew flight equipment are responsible for maintaining floatation devices and stocking survival kits on inflatable boats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Airmen fold wetsuits and an inflatable raft Nov. 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen who work in the floatation section of aircrew flight equipment are responsible for maintaining floatation devices and stocking survival kits on inflatable boats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

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Fine fit and well equipped

Published Dec. 5, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- To keep pilots and their crews safe while flying, the 19th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew flight equipment is tasked with the immense responsibility of maintaining safety equipment aboard the aircraft. Aircrew flight equipment is comprised of a variety of shops that are strategically placed throughout Little Rock Air Force Base. Each shop is specialized and tasked with providing a specific type of equipment. From parachutes to gas masks, aircrews can rest assured that they are well taken care of in the event of an emergency.

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