Dover Duties with Aircrew Flight Equipment

U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil Musa, 436th Airlift Wing commander, watches as Senior Airman Nolan Kuhn, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, pulls a thread through a BA-30 low-profile parachute during Dover Duties at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 7, 2026. The visit highlighted the precision required of Airmen in aircrew flight equipment to maintain lifesaving equipment for aircrew. The visit was part of Dover Duties, a recurring program designed to strengthen cross-unit understanding between Airmen, leadership and mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Dover Duties with Aircrew Flight Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Sutton, 436th Aerial Port Squadron traffic management apprentice, removes risers from a BA-30 low-profile parachute during Dover Duties at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 7, 2026. Sutton was selected for Dover Duties, where he learned how aircrew flight equipment Airmen inspect and repack lifesaving equipment. Sutton said the visit showed him how both aerial port and aircrew flight equipment missions rely on attention to detail to keep people and equipment safe. Through Dover Duties, selected Airmen learn how other specialties contribute to mission readiness while sharing connections to their own career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Dover Duties with Aircrew Flight Equipment

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Elijah Edwards, left, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, Airman 1st Class Elijah Sutton, center, 436th Aerial Port Squadron traffic management apprentice, and Tech. Sgt. Samuel Smith, right, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, pack a BA-30 low-profile parachute during Dover Duties at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 7, 2026. The group followed technical order guidance to inspect and repack the parachute during the hands-on visit. Dover Duties provides participants with hands-on exposure to various career fields and to the Airmen who keep Dover’s mobility mission moving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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U.S. Air Force 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen speak with 436th Airlift Wing leadership and Airman 1st Class Elijah Sutton, 436th Aerial Port Squadron traffic management apprentice, during Dover Duties at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 7, 2026. Dover Duties gives selected Airmen and wing leadership a hands-on look at different career fields across Dover Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Dover Duties with Aircrew Flight Equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Smith, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, displays the next grommet for threading to Airman 1st Class Elijah Sutton, 436th Aerial Port Squadron traffic management apprentice, and Chief Master Sgt. Elijah Edwards, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, during Dover Duties at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 7, 2026. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen use technical order guidance to ensure parachutes are inspected, packed and ready for aircrew use. Dover Duties allows Airmen and leaders to see the behind-the-scenes work that supports daily operations across Team Dover. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Dover Duties with Aircrew Flight Equipment

Published May 8, 2026
By Senior Airman Keira Rossman
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware -- U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil Musa, 436th Airlift Wing commander, watches as Senior Airman Nolan Kuhn, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, pulls a thread through a BA-30 low-profile parachute during Dover Duties at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 7, 2026. The visit highlighted the precision required of Airmen in aircrew flight equipment to maintain lifesaving equipment for aircrew. The visit was part of Dover Duties, a recurring program designed to strengthen cross-unit understanding between Airmen, leadership and mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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