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)