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2 CES Dirt Boys pave the way for Team Barksdale

Senior Airman Gregory Heyl, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, uses a Bobcat T190 to clear a pot hole on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31. The 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/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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Lube rack Airmen keep engines running

Airman 1st Class Cody Akers, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance lube rack technician, ensures an exhaust pipe is properly connected to a vehicle on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24. Lube rack technicians perform oil changes, filter changes and inspect the vehicles' fluid systems. Every month, more than 50 vehicles are inspected. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Lube rack Airmen keep engines running

Airman 1st Class Cody Akers, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance lube rack technician, tightens an oil drain plug underneath a vehicle on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24. Lube rack technicians perform oil changes, filter changes and inspect the vehicles' fluid systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

Two MB-4 tugs transporting common strategic rotary launchers, each holding eight Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missiles, return from the flightline during a CALCM generation exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct 25. During the exercise, 2nd Munitions Squadron Airmen simulated the breakout and transportation of CALCMs to demonstrate their readiness in the event of an actual incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

Airman 1st Class Maxwell Matthew, 2nd Munitions Squadron, inspects a Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile during a CALCM generation exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. Matthew inspected the CALCM for damage and defects that might have occurred during the transportation and handling process. If any damage is spotted, the CALCM will either be fixed on the spot or transported for repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron align a common strategic rotary launcher containing eight Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missiles onto a MHU-196 during a CALCM generation exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. An MHU-196 can hold a maximum of 40,000 pounds. Each CALCM weighs approximately 3,500 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missiles are lined up in a 2nd Munitions Squadron facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. Once a CALCM is launched from a B-52H Stratofortress, the missile's wings deploy and the fuel system activates, putting the missile in free flight. Each CALCM weighs approximately 3,500 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

An MB-4 tug pulls an MHU-196 holding a common strategic rotary launcher containing eight Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missiles during a CALCM generation exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. An MHU-196 can hold a maximum of 40,000 pounds. Each CALCM weighs approximately 3,500 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

Staff Sgt. Edward Caldwell, 2nd Munitions Squadron missile maintenance team chief, checks a Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile for damage during a CALCM generation exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. Once the CALCM return to the facility they go through a recertification process, where Airmen check for any damage or defects that might have occurred during the transportation and handling process. If any damage is spotted, the CALCM will either be fixed on the spot or transported for repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS demonstrates CALCM readiness

Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron ensure the brakes on an MB-4 tug are working properly before transporting a common strategic rotary launcher containing eight Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missiles during a CALCM generation exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. Before transporting munitions, 2 MUNS Airmen perform safety checks to ensure the assets are safe for towing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Fueling the fleet

Senior Airman Matthew Henson, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight, checks the gauges on an R-12 hydrant truck as it pulls the fuel from a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 9. The hydrant truck acts as a portable pump, moving fuel between the aircraft and the fuel storage tanks below the flightline, filtering it during the process. This process is much faster than using tanker trucks to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Fueling the fleet

Senior Airman Matthew Henson, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight, checks the gauges on an R-12 hydrant truck before removing the fuel from a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 9. The hydrant truck acts as a portable pump, moving fuel between the aircraft and the fuel storage tanks below the flightline, filtering it during the process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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96th deploys

Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron load chemical gear into containers to be shipped to Guam in support of a deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 2. The 96th Bomb Squadron left the previous day on a passenger aircraft, and any support equipment needed from Barksdale was shipped on a cargo plane separately. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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96th deploys

Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron board a flight to Guam for a deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct 1. The Airmen are deploying in support of the continuous bomber presence in the pacific, a standing Air Force Global Strike Command deterrence mission. This is the first group of Airmen who are deploying for a six-month rotation as opposed to four months as it has been in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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96th deploys

Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron board a flight to Guam for a deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct 1. The Airmen are deploying in support of the continuous bomber presence in the pacific, a standing Air Force Global Strike Command deterrence mission. This is the first group of Airmen from Barksdale who are deploying for a six-month rotation as opposed to four months as it has been in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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96th deploys

Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron receive boxed meals while waiting to board their flight to Guam for a deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1. The Airmen can't leave the holding area once they are cleared to board the flight, so food was provided on-location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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96th deploys

Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron play cards while waiting to board their flight to Guam for a deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct 1. The Airmen are deploying for six months in support of the continuous bomber presence in the pacific, a standing Air Force Global Strike Command deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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96th deploys

Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron wait to board their flight before deploying to Guam from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct 1. The Airmen are deploying in support of the continuous bomber presence in the pacific, a standing Air Force Global Strike Command deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Load competition

Airmen from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 1 load crew mount an inert two-thousand pound GBU-31 bomb to a B-52H Stratofortress in front of evaluators on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 28. The bomb load was part of a competition between load crews from the 20th AMU and 96th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Load competition

Senior Airman Devin Borger, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 1 Load Crew member, lifts an inert two-thousand pound GBU-31 bomb into position under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress during a competition on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 28. The four-person crew loaded two bombs during the competition, which pitted load crews from the 20th AMU and 96th AMU against each other to determine which team is most efficient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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