Gadget gurus equip Yokota's airlift mission

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  • By Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless
  • 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --  Aircrew flight equipment technicians assigned to the 374th Operations Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, ensure mission essential equipment used by aircrew members functions properly. The technicians service a variety of complex equipment such as restraint harnesses, oxygen delivery masks, protective helmets, parachutes and night vision devices. By conducting routine inspections and maintenance, technicians increase the service life of the equipment and provide aircrews the peace of mind in knowing that the gear is mission ready.