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a new ride

Airman 1st Class Karl Klein, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, drives a 10k all terrain-fork lift as Airman Jeremiah Leff, 2 LRS vehicle operations, provides directions on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 30. The vehicle operations section provides mission support by providing transportation for aircrew, distinguished visitors, and loading and moving cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Giving Barksdale power

Airman Francisco Cerda, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production, tightens a cable into a MEP-809 generator on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. The generator is used for emergencies during a power outage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Giving Barksdale power

Stephen Mahannah and Senior Airman Steven Ainsworth, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production, place cables onto a pallet for transport on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Electrical power production Airmen maintain portable generators that give buildings power in the event of a power outage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Giving Barksdale power

Technicians from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production section disconnect a canon plug cable on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Electrical power production Airmen are responsible for maintaining the generators and electrical systems on base. Airmen must have knowledge of electronics and electrical systems to do most of their work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Giving Barksdale power

Staff Sgt. Marcial Grinolds and Senior Airman Steven Ainsworth, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production, organize camelot cables on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. The camelot cables are color coded to help Airmen identify where in the generator each cable is connected to. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Giving Barksdale power

Stephen Mahannah and Airman Francisco Cerda, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production, configure an MEP-809 generator on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. The generator is used for emergencies during a power outage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Phase in

A B-52H Stratofortress undergoes a phase inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Aircraft come in for phase inspections every 450 flight hours. The inspections also include repairs to the aircraft's systems, such as the engines, electrical and life support systems, and hydraulics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Searching for corrosion

Airman Dylan Fox, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, inspects a B-52H Stratofortress for corrosion during a phase inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Corrosion is caused by a variety of factors such as humidity and may cause millions of dollars of damage by reducing structural integrity of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Shining some light

Airman 1st Class Kiron St. Laurent, 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight, checks the Y-duct on the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress during a phase inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. The Y-duct draws in air as the aircraft flies and uses the air to run the air conditioning, regulate cabin pressure and provide a source of air for aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Takin' her down

Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron remove an engine from a B-52H Stratofortress during a phase inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Aircraft come in for phase inspections every 450 flight hours. The inspections also include repairs to the aircraft's systems, such as the engines, electrical and life support systems, and hydraulics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Down in the mud

Senior Airman Cody Meador and Airman 1st Class Kevin Yator, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron utilities journeymen, conduct repairs on a damaged pipe on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. A new valve was installed on the pipe to stop the leak which prevented the purchase of a new pipe, saving the Air Force money in the process. The 2 CES has the responsibility of maintaining base infrastructure and setting up construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Hydro pump

Staff Sgt. Thomas Zweydoff, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron utilities craftsman, shuts off a fire hydrant on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. The 2 CES is responsible for maintaining base infrastructure and setting up construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Dirty Jobs

Staff Sgt. Thomas Zweydoff, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron utilities craftsman, observes as Senior Airman Cody Meador and Airman 1st Class Kevin Yator, 2 CES, tighten bolts on a water valve on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. The water valve was put in place to fix a leaking pipe. The 2 CES is responsible for maintaining base infrastructure and setting up construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Fixing her up

Airman 1st Class Kenneth Bates, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section, replaces a fuel filter on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The vehicle maintenance section maintains a wide range of vehicles to include Humvees, every day-use vehicles, buses and maintenance trucks used to tow aerospace ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Reconnecting the power

Staff Sgt. Matthew Troyer, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section, reconnects battery cables on a truck on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. Maintaining Barksdale's motor pool is vital to Barksdale's mission by providing crucial transport functions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Turnin' wrenches

Senior Airman Tyler Henderson, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section, replaces a hose reel on a 6k forklift on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The vehicle maintenance section is in charge of maintaining the various vehicles in Barksdale's motor pool. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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The sun rises on the BUFFs

B-52H Stratofortress bombers undergo pre-flight checks on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 22. Vital maintenance keeps Barksdale's bomber fleet in top shape and prepared to fulfill any mission ranging from delivering precision munitions to the battlefield or providing a nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Under Pressure

Airman 1st Class Keith Jackson, 707th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks the tire pressure of a B-52H Stratofortress during a pre-flight check on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 22. Having the right amount of pressure within the tires is vital to the aircraft, if over or under pressure, the tires could have a blow out and prevent the aircraft from taking off or causing major damage during landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Pre-flight Inspection

Airman 1st Class Brandon Sangston, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the hydraulic systems on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 22. The hydraulic systems allow the aircraft to maneuver and brake through the use of pressurized fluid. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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SERE Water Survival Training

1st Lt. Jarrad Thorley, 20th Bomb Squadron navigator, and Andrew Greenhill, 20 BS electronic warfare officer, adjust their life vests during Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival training at Louisiana State University Shreveport Natatorium, Shreveport, La., Jan. 22. The training familiarized aircrew with their equipment and how to properly use it in the event of a crash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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