Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, receives help from Senior Master Sgt. Paul McArdle, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) superintendent, while packing a parachute during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. A properly packed parachute ensures it deploys and saves pilots lives. Due to the thorough process and strict checklist AFE Airmen follow, it can take hours to pack a single parachute.

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