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A1C Brady Stemmle performs equipment maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, holds a helmet during routine maintenance checks at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2026. By supplying and maintaining gear, Stemmle helps enable the 1st Helicopter Squadron to complete their no-fail contingency operations across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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A1C Brady Stemmle performs equipment maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, uses a Hoffman ANV-126A Digital NVD Test Set to perform routine maintenance on night vision goggles at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2026. Stemmle’s maintenance and supply of gear allows the 1st Helicopter Squadron to complete their no-fail contingency operations across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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A1C Brady Stemmle performs equipment maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, uses a Hoffman ANV-126A Digital NVD Test Set to perform routine maintenance on night vision goggles at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2026. Airmen from AFE support the base mission by providing aircrew members with gear to effectively and safely conduct training and perform real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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A1C Brady Stemmle performs equipment maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, performs routine maintenance on a survival bag at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2026. Airmen from 316th OSS AFE support the 1st Helicopter Squadron mission by providing aircrew members with gear to effectively and safely conduct training and perform real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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A1C Brady Stemmle performs equipment maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, performs routine maintenance on a helmet at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2026. As an AFE technician, Stemmle is required to inspect, maintain and pack life-saving gear to ensure aircrew safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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A1C Brady Stemmle performs equipment maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, fits a helmet on Senior Airman Zachary Jakel, 316th Wing Public Affairs journeyman, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2026. As an AFE apprentice, Stemmle is required to inspect, maintain and pack life-saving gear to ensure aircrew safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Stemmle, a 316th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, performs routine maintenance on a helmet, survival bag and night vision goggles at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 28, 2026. As an AFE apprentice, Stemmle is required to inspect, maintain and pack life-saving gear to ensure aircrew safety and mission readiness. Stemmle’s maintenance and supply of gear allows the 1st Helicopter Squadron to complete their no-fail contingency operations across the National Capital Region.

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