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  • The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment flight, also known as the Dirtboys, replace asphalt near the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. Ground Equipment was bringing debris to the flightline, so the asphalt was replaced to reduce the risk of debris impacting airfield operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment flight, also known as the Dirtboys, replace asphalt near the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. Ground Equipment was bringing debris to the flightline, so the asphalt was replaced to reduce the risk of debris impacting airfield operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
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  • The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment flight, also known as the Dirtboys, replace asphalt near the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. The paving project also served as a training opportunity to give the Airmen experience with pavers and rollers, which they could also use in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment flight, also known as the Dirtboys, replace asphalt near the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. The paving project also served as a training opportunity to give the Airmen experience with pavers and rollers, which they could also use in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
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  • Fresh asphalt is laid over a tack coat, an adhesive used to bind fresh asphalt to the ground on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. Asphalt construction is only performed when the temperature is 50 degrees or more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    Fresh asphalt is laid over a tack coat, an adhesive used to bind fresh asphalt to the ground on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. Asphalt construction is only performed when the temperature is 50 degrees or more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
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  • Senior Airman Jeremy Bisaccio and Tech. Sgt. David Torres, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators, back a roller over fresh asphalt at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. The paving project served as a training opportunity to give the Airmen experience with pavers and rollers, which they could also use in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    Senior Airman Jeremy Bisaccio and Tech. Sgt. David Torres, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators, back a roller over fresh asphalt at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. The paving project served as a training opportunity to give the Airmen experience with pavers and rollers, which they could also use in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
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  • An asphalt sprayer is used by the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Dirtboys on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. When a tool is selected for use in a project, it is coated with spray to prevent fresh asphalt, tar and adhesives from sticking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    An asphalt sprayer is used by the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Dirtboys on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. When a tool is selected for use in a project, it is coated with spray to prevent fresh asphalt, tar and adhesives from sticking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
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  • Senior Airman Jeremy Bisaccio, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Dirtboys heavy equipment operator, backs a roller over fresh asphalt at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. The roller flattened fresh asphalt which solidified to give drivers an even surface. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    Senior Airman Jeremy Bisaccio, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Dirtboys heavy equipment operator, backs a roller over fresh asphalt at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 11, 2016. The roller flattened fresh asphalt which solidified to give drivers an even surface. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
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    Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

    • Published Feb. 16, 2016
    • By Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton
    • 2nd Bomb Wing
    civil engineer Dirtboys Heavy Equipment Pavement Air Force Airmen

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