Packing parachutes, protecting pilots
Roger Gloria, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) aircrew flight equipment (AFE) parachute rigger, left, and Senior Airman Christian Quiroz, 47th OSS AFE technician, right, repack and inspect the parachute rigging at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 3, 2024. Packing parachute rigging is a precise process, with every line needing to be pulled and set in a particular position to ensure the parachute opens perfectly in its moment of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)