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)