Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Dane Welch, from Houwa, La., performs maintenance on a Martin-Baker MKGREA7 ejection seat.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (Jun. 09, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Dane Welch, from Houwa, La., performs maintenance on a Martin-Baker MKGREA7 ejection seat. Inspections are performed routinely to ensure parts and equipment is in working order to prevent any hazards that might occur during in-flight operation. Petty Officer Welch is assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 800 Division on board Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael D. Winter File# 040609-N-4385W-003