U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Hedgepeth, an egress systems journeyman assigned to the 1st Maintenance Squadron, removes a panel from a T-38 Talon seat, while Jason Clem, an aircraft mechanic from M1 Support Services, reads technical orders at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 8, 2016. Aircrew egress systems specialists also handle and maintain explosive devices used to operate ejection seats, escape hatches and escape capsules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)