Capt. Justin P. Morrison and Sgt. Joshua E. Mcardle

Capt. Justin P. Morrison and Sgt. Joshua E. Mcardle take off the Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble (JPACE) and Respirator equipment during a training event on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2018. The training event was to familiarize pilots with the JPACE. The JPACE will increase the protection provided over existing garments while reducing heat stress and system weight. The equipment will provide chemical protection against all liquid, particle, vapor and aerosol from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents. Morrison is an AH-1Z pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Mcardle is a flight equipment technician with HMLA-369, MAG-36, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)