Emergency exit: Aircrew egress system technicians ensure pilot safety

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Tech. Sgt. Coda Whitehead, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress system technician, inspects the pitch and stabilization control on the advanced concept ejection seat II of an F-16 Fighting Falcon here July 10. Aircrew egress system technicians ensure the safety of 52nd Fighter Wing pilots by inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on the egress systems and components of the F-16 and A-10 Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)