Tech. Sgt. Ian Douglas, 28th Operations Support Squadron, aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, performs a quality assurance inspection to ensure a chute is properly packed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 24, 2012. Before chutes are put into service, each one must pass a rigorous inspection to ensure it functions properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alystria Maurer/Released)