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A splash of red

Senior Airman David Eley, 2nd Medical Support Squadron Medical Laboratory lab technician, prepares blood samples for blood sugar tests on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 5, 2013. The test determines the patient's diet and whether or not they are diabetic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Stained glass... in a sense

Senior Airman David Eley, 2nd Medical Support Squadron Medical Laboratory lab technician, places a blood sample in a stainer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 5, 2013. The stainer will stain the cells within the sample to help the laboratory better differentiate between red blood cells, white blood cells, blood plasma and platelets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Peering through the microscope

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hearst, 2nd Medical Support Squadron chemistry NCO in charge, and Senior Airman David Eley observe blood samples on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 5, 2013. The Airmen were conducting checks on the samples to determine if the blood had the proper amount of red and white blood cells. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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A difference in cultures

Senior Airman David Eley, 2nd Medical Group Medical Laboratory lab technician, checks a throat swab culture on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 5, 2013. Lab technicians are responsible for throat cultures, drawing blood, and testing urine samples in order to determine the health and wellness of a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Taking a sample

Senior Airman David Eley, 2nd Medical Group Medical Laboratory lab technician, prepares to place a sample of blood on a slide on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 5, 2013. Lab technicians are responsible for throat cultures, drawing blood, and testing urine samples in order to determine the health and wellness of a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Fresh air, ready to go

Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman and Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, push a filled liquid oxygen cart on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. The fuels facilities section is in charge of the reception, storage and distribution on fuel for Barksdale's fleet of B-52H Stratofortress bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Cool to the touch

Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, observes a sample of liquid oxygen for particulates on Barksdale Air Force Base, April 4, 2013. Bohn drew samples of liquid oxygen to test for particulates and odor. If either is found, Bohn must determine what is causing the contamination and restore the oxygen to a useable state. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Taking a sample

Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, takes a sample of liquid oxygen as Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman, 2 LRS Fuels Facilities, observes on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. The Airmen drew samples of liquid oxygen to test for particulates and odor. If either is found, the Airmen must determine what is causing the contamination and restore the oxygen to a useable state. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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A breath of fresh air

A B-52H Stratofortress receives a refill of liquid oxygen on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. A B-52 can hold up to 75 gallons of liquid oxygen, providing the aircrew with breathable air during high altitude missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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On the other side of the fence

Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman and Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, fill lox carts with liquid oxygen on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. The fuels facilities section is in charge of the receipt, storage and distribution on fuel for Barksdale's fleet of B-52H Stratofortress bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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So many to fill, so little time

Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman and Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, fill lox carts with liquid oxygen on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. The liquid oxygen carts are used by crew chiefs to supply a B-52H Stratofortress crew with a source of breathable air during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Liquid cool

Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman and Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, prepare to fill a lox cart with liquid oxygen on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. The fuels facilities section is in charge of the reception, storage and distribution on fuel for Barksdale's fleet of B-52H Stratofortress bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Boots, gloves and masks

Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, puts on personal protective equipment prior to refilling liquid oxygen carts on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. Personnel handling liquid oxygen must be extremely careful; if skin or other materials come in contact with liquid oxygen it can cause severe frostbite or volatile explosions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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They're checking the list and checking it twice

Staff Sgt. Mitchell Newman and Senior Airman Daniel Bohn, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, look over checklists before refilling liquid oxygen carts on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 4, 2013. The liquid oxygen carts are used by crew chiefs to supply a B-52H Stratofortress crew with a source of breathable air during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Cleaning for the next day

Haynes Delvin cleans a hair buzzer at the Stripes Club barber shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2013. The barber shop opened April 1 to replace the barber shop on Barksdale Boulevard which is soon closing. The Stripes Club's barber shop's hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Ready for the next customer

Haynes Delvin shakes the hair out of an apron at the Stripes Club barber shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2013. The barber shop opened April 1 to replace the barber shop on Barksdale Boulevard which is soon closing. The Stripes Club's barber shop's hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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The new barber on the street

Haynes Delvin trims the hair of a customer at the Stripes Club barber shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2013. The barber shop opened April 1 to replace the barber shop on Barksdale Boulevard which is soon closing. The Stripes Club's barber shop's hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Trimming the edges

Haynes Delvin trims the hair of a customer at the Stripes Club barber shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2013. The barber shop opened April 1 to more easily cater to Team Barksdale's needs of dress and appearance. The Stripes Club's barber shop's hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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A snip and a snap

Haynes Delvin cuts the hair of a customer at the Stripes Club barber shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2013. The barber shop opened April 1 to more easily cater to Team Barksdale's needs of dress and appearance. The Stripes Club's barber shop's hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Diagnosing the machine

Tech. Sgt. Orlando Ortega, 2nd Medical Group Biomedical Equipment Technician flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Bouck, 2 MDG BMET NCO in-charge, assess a computed tomography scanner on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 2, 2013. BMETs are responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and serviceability of all equipment the 2 MDG uses ranging from pressure cuffs to advanced X-ray machines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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