Senior Airman Joel Howell inspects parachute straps for visible signs of wear and tear or chemical stains. Airman Howell aims to become the 908th Airlift Wing's first survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist instructor. A civilain firefighter and EMT, the Maxwell AFB Reservist aims join the ranks of elite specialists thet prepare aircrew and high risk of capture DOD personnel to survive under any conditions. (Photo by Jeff Melvin, 908th Airlift Wing public Affairs, Maxwell AFB, Ala.)