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Individual protective equipment supports deployers

Crates of individual protective equipment (IPE) line the floor of the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron warehouse at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. IPE technicians routinely inspect, repair and clean all inventory items to later be used for training exercises or deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports deployers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gantuya Larkins, an individual protective equipment (IPE) technician assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks the seal on an M50 gas mask at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. Each mask has a shelf life of two years, and are routinely inspected to ensure they are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports deployers

M50 gas masks sit on a table after inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. MacDill individual protective equipment technicians perform usability inspections and repairs to these gas masks for use in mission-oriented posture position gear bags. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports deployers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gantuya Larkins, right, an individual protective equipment (IPE) technician assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, assists a customer make a deployment bag at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. Larkins and other IPE technicians ensure deploying Airmen receive all required items and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports deployers

A rubber boot is placed into a duffel bag at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. Rubber boots are part of mission-oriented protective posture gear, which is primarily used during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports deployers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gantuya Larkins, an individual protective equipment (IPE) technician assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks a rack of improved tactical vests at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. IPE technicians must keep inventory on multiple pieces of equipment in their warehouse, in support of deploying Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports deployers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gantuya Larkins, an individual protective equipment (IPE) technician assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, performs an inventory check on vest plates at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. From weapons and armor, to chemical gear and gas masks, IPE technicians must keep track of all assets used for deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

Individual protective equipment supports base, deployers

Published Dec. 29, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Crates of individual protective equipment (IPE) line the floor of the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron warehouse at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 28, 2017. IPE technicians routinely inspect, repair and clean all inventory items to later be used for training exercises or deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)