U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick Long, 1st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, conducts post flight inspections at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 15, 2014. In addition to performing safety checks, AFE Airmen ensure aircrew members are prepared to deploy and understand the purpose, operation, care and use of their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)