Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Mendoza, 20th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) journeyman, left, explains to 1st Lt. Michael Smith, 20th Operations Group executive officer, how to wear a parachute harness in preparation for his familiarization flight at Shaw Air Force Base, , Sept. 25, 2017. Airmen assigned to AFE shops are responsible for fitting every aircrew member in their unit, as well as individuals selected for familiarization flights, with equipment to ensure its functionality.

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