U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Hedgepeth, an egress systems journeyman assigned to the 1st Maintenance Squadron, removes a panel from the side of T-38 Talon seat at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 8, 2016. Aircrew egress systems specialists handle and maintain explosive devices used to operate escape systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)