AFE technicians

Aircrew flight equipment technicians from the 347th Operations Support Squadron prepare and inspect HGU-55/P helmets Aug. 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Members from the 347th OSS AFE are responsible for supporting the 71st Rescue Squadron’s HC-130 P/J aircrew members with flight gear such as helmets and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Greg Nash/Released)

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Motion

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Huber, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, motions his head while participating in a Scot Tester Inspection conducted by Staff Sgt. Brandon Abercrombie, 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, Aug. 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The test inspects the helmet for leakage and proper fitting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Greg Nash/Released)

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Pilot helmets

HGU-55/P helmets rest after passing inspection Aug. 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron inspects an average of 40 helmets a week for the 71st RSQ HC-130P/J aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Greg Nash/Released)

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Tie up

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Smith, 347th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, places a safety tie cord plug into a HGU-55/P helmet bracket Aug. 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The tie is used to uphold and support the pilot’s communication system within the helmet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Greg Nash/Released)

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Sizing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Abercrombie, 347th Operations Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, sizes facial measurements for Senior Airman Charles Huber, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, for his HGU-55/P helmet Aug. 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 71st RSQ HC-130P/J aircrew members are required to get fitted for new helmet gear once a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Greg Nash/Released)

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AFE maintains life support gear for 71st RQS aircrew

Published Aug. 6, 2015

AFE technicians

Motion

Pilot helmets

Tie up

Sizing