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"Dirt Boys" maintain base infrastructure

Airman 1st Class Cameron Kruell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair Section, operates a walk behind saw on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The heavy repair section, also known as the "Dirt Boys," have the responsibility of maintaining and setting up Barksdale's infrastructure, ranging from roads and pavement, construction projects and Barksdale's flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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"Dirt Boys" maintain base infrastructure

Airman 1st Class Cameron Kruell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair Section, operates a K-12 saw on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Heavy repair Airmen, known as "Dirt Boys," use a variety of heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers and backhoes to accomplish a number of tasks around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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"Dirt Boys" maintain base infrastructure

Airman 1st Class Cameron Kruell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair Section, operates a K-12 saw to cut through excess concrete on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Heavy repair Airmen, known as "Dirt Boys," use a variety of heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers and backhoes to accomplish a number of tasks around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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"Dirt Boys" maintain base infrastructure

Airman 1st Class Cameron Kruell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair Section, operates a walk behind saw on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The saw is a heavy duty power tool used to cut through hard materials like concrete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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"Dirt Boys" maintain base infrastructure

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pullum, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair Section, brooms freshly placed concrete on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 5. Pullum placed a nonskid finish on the concrete to prevent slipping. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Ortiz, 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment flight chief, performs a quality assurance check on aircrew helmets on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27. AFE Airmen provide aircrew with the proper lifesaving equipment used in the event of a crash including helmets, oxygen masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits, life preservers and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

Airman 1st Class Delonte Vance, 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, performs a functions check on a set of night vision goggles to on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27. Airmen from the 2 OSS AFE shop provide aircrew with the proper lifesaving equipment used in the event of a crash including helmets, oxygen masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits, life preservers and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

Airman 1st Class Delonte Vance, 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, performs a functions check on a set of night vision goggles to on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27. Airmen from the 2 OSS AFE shop provide aircrew with the proper lifesaving equipment used in the event of a crash including helmets, oxygen masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits, life preservers and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

Airman 1st Class Jason Konrad, 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment apprentice, fixes the breathing hose on an NBU-12P mask on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27. The mask is used to assist aircrew in breathing during take-offs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

Senior Airman Nicalayae Buford, 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, cleans the nose piece to an NBU-12P mask on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27. The masks are cleaned and checked for defects every 30 days to ensure they are serviceable for aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

The 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., services 28 helmets a day. They inspect, repair and store them for aircrew. The three main sections of AFE are the parachute, flightline and helmet sections. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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AFE Airmen provide lifesaving equipment to Barksdale aircrew

Airman 1st Class Jason Konrad, 2nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment apprentice, works on an NBU-12P mask on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27. The AFE shop provides aircrew with life-saving equipment in the event of a crash including helmets, oxygen masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits, life preservers and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Forecasting the weather

Airman 1st Class Andre Basay, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, tracks a storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. Airmen assigned to the 26 OWS begin a 12-week class before moving to the floor to begin forecasting. Airmen must work at least 10 shifts under the direct supervision of a qualified forecaster before receiving a final evaluation known as a check ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Forecasting the weather

Airmen from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron follow the weather on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. 26 OWS Airmen analyze weather data from 133 sites, creating forecasts and predictions impacting more than 680,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Forecasting the weather

Airman 1st Class Andre Basay, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, tracks the weather on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. The 26 OWS is responsible for forecasting weather and issuing warnings for the entire southeast continental U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Optometry Clinic give Airmen lasting eye health

Senior Airman Deven Sherk, 2nd Maintenance Squadron phase support, has his eyes checked for abrasions during an eye examination at the Optometry Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 20. The Optometry Clinic has a variety of tools to test different areas of the eye as well as check for various health issues. A standard eye exam will consist of a visual acuity check used to determine a change in vision and other procedures to ensure the patient's eyes are healthy and free of disease. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Optometry Clinic give Airmen lasting eye health

Senior Airman Deven Sherk, 2nd Maintenance Squadron phase support, receives an eye exam from Maj. Stephanie King, 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, at the Optometry Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 20. A big microscope, called a slit lamp, is used to check the health of patient's eyes during an examination. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Optometry Clinic give Airmen lasting eye health

Maj. Stephanie King, 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, switches lenses on a phoropter during a sight examination at the Optometry Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 20. The phoropter contains different lenses for each eye, which helps the optometrist find the correct prescription for the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Optometry Clinic give Airmen lasting eye health

Maj. Stephanie King, 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, places a phoropter in front of Senior Airman Deven Sherk, 2nd Maintenance Squadron phase support, at the Optometry Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 20. The phoropter contains different lenses for each eye, which helps the optometrist find the correct prescription for the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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MWD receives clean bill of health

U.S. Army Capt. Melissa Singletary, Public Health Command, Louisiana Branch veterinary services chief, checks the ears of Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a routine check-up at the Veterinarian Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. MWD's are trained in areas of conducting patrols, narcotics, and explosive detection. Rico has been assigned to Barksdale for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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