IPE supporting Airmen here, down range

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  • By Senior Airman Kasey Close
  • 49th Wing Public Affairs
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  When Airmen think about Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear there are usually a lot of moans and groans just thinking about it. However, the Airmen who work in the Individual Protection Equipment office ensure that they are in proper working order for Airmen to use for training and down range purposes at all times.

The IPE office provides not only MOPP gear, but also equipment ranging from weapons to cold weather gear and body armor.

"My favorite part is engaging with customers knowing that what I do directly supports and effects the mission and war efforts," said Master Sgt. Ronald Campbell, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron IPE section chief. "What we do here enables members to have the gear they need when they need it so they can return home safely."

IPE is responsible for inspecting and maintaining more than 200,000 items in accordance with Air Force regulations. For example, they are required to perform a leak test on all gas masks every two years with the Joint Service Mask Leakage Tester.

"I enjoy the job here because you get to see behind the scenes, and how important it is to the big picture of things to maintain the gear here," said Airman 1st Class Abraham Reyes, 49th LRS IPE journeyman.