U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. waits to do Final Inspection
(Left) U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Isaac Corniel, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment rigger non-commissioned officer–in-charge, waits to do the final inspection after Senior Airman Victor Diaz, secures the final flaps of the parachute at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 26, 2015. The NCOIC will preform what is called a “Rigger Check”, which is a quality inspection point that ensures a good chute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Suspension Lines are secured to Outside of Chute using Rubber Bands
Taut suspension lines are secured to the outside of the chute, using rubber bands that provide the correct amount of tension for parachute deployment. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 26, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Rigger secures Suspension Lines onto Outside of Parachute using Rubber Bands
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mike Garcia, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment rigger, secures the suspension lines onto the outside of a parachute using rubber bands. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 26, 2015. The correct tolerances must be maintained to ensure proper operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Rigger carefully stacks Folds of Parachute during Packing
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dwain Miller, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment rigger, carefully stacks the folds of a parachute during packing, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 26, 2015. Miller ensures that each fold overlaps the last, allowing the correct deployment of the chute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. raises Chalices as part of Consecration Ritual during Catholic Mass
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. Sean O'Brien raises chalices as part of a consecration ritual during Catholic mass at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 28, 2015. The Chaplain's priorities are to enhance Airmen's readiness by preparing them with spiritual resiliency, engaging them through ministry of presence and spiritual care and ensuring worship and religious education opportunities are available to all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. leads Catholic Mass at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. Sean O'Brien leads Catholic mass at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 28, 2015. The Chaplain's priorities are to enhance Airmen's readiness by preparing them with spiritual resiliency, engaging them through ministry of presence and spiritual care and ensuring worship and religious education opportunities are available to all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. looks through his Bible prior to Catholic Mass at Camp Lemonnier
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. Sean O'Brien looks through his bible prior to Catholic mass at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 28, 2015. The Chaplain's priorities are to enhance Airmen's readiness by preparing them with spiritual resiliency, engaging them through ministry of presence and spiritual care and ensuring worship and religious education opportunities are available to all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
CJTF-HOA Chaplain looks through his Bible prior to Catholic Mass at Camp Lemonnier
A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Chaplain looks through his bible prior to Catholic mass at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Mar. 28, 2015. The Chaplain's priorities are to enhance Airmen's readiness by preparing them with spiritual resiliency, engaging them through ministry of presence and spiritual care and ensuring worship and religious education opportunities are available to all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)