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Let the sparks fly: 2nd MXS welder certification

Staff Sgt. Josh Martinez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, non-destructive inspection NCO in-charge, tapes an identification tag onto an aluminum tube being tested for cracks on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March. 25, 2014. NDI Airmen inspect for cracks within the weld, proper penetration into the weld and porosity, which is gas formations that did not escape prior to the weld. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

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Let the sparks fly: 2nd MXS welder certification

Senior Airman Tony Guinn, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, tungsten inert gas, or TIG, welds an aluminum tube mounted on a 45 degree fixture on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March. 25, 2014. These tubes are part of a five-year welder’s certification. The certification requires a steady hand to ensure proper weld penetration through the walls of the aluminum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

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Let the sparks fly: 2nd MXS welder certification

Senior Airman Tony Guinn, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, welds two aluminum tubes as part of his five-year certification on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March. 25, 2014. The certification requires two pieces of aluminum to be mounted on a fixture at 45 degrees and welded. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

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Let the sparks fly: 2nd MXS welder certification

Senior Airman Tony Guinn, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, grinds a tungsten inert gas, or TIG, welder tip prior to his welding certification on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March. 25, 2014. The certification requires two pieces of aluminum to be mounted on a fixture at 45 degrees and cannot be repositioned once mounted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

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Let the sparks fly: 2nd MXS welder certification

Senior Airman Tony Guinn, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a lathe to de-burr a pipe prior to welding on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March.25, 2014. Prior to becoming a certified welder, each Airmen must clean their parts to be welded to ensure proper weld fusion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

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Electrical Airmen power B-52

Senior Airman Johnathan Martin and Airman 1st Class Kristen Tanner, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Electrical and Environmental systems journeymen, review a technical order prior to a final inspection on a liquid oxygen tank, or LOX tank, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 24, 2014. After the repair, the LOX tank may be used to provide breathable air on a B-52H Stratofortress that same day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Electrical Airmen power B-52

Liquid oxygen tanks sit on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 24, 2014. Liquid oxygen tanks provide pilots and aircrew clean, breathable air on the B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Electrical Airmen power B-52

Senior Airman Corey Richer, 707th MXS Electric and Environmental systems journeyman, and Senior Airman Johnathan Martin and Airman 1st Class Kristen Tanner, 2nd Maintenance Squadron E and E systems journeymen, review a sheet detailing issues with the liquid oxygen tanks on Barksdale Air Force Base, March 24, 2014. The tanks need regular maintenance in order to provide B-52H Stratofortress pilots with clean, breathable air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Electrical Airmen power B-52

Senior Airman Johnathan Martin, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Electrical and Environmental Systems journeyman, retrieves tools prior to inspecting a B-52H Stratofortress valve on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2014. Martin performed a bleed-air check to ensure the valves didn’t leak air. In a phase inspection, the valves may be checked every 450 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Electrical Airmen power B-52

Airman 1st Class Julian Glass, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Electrical and Environmental Systems apprentice, references a technical order prior to checking a B-52H Stratofortress valve on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2014. Valves and ducts on the aircraft engine are checked for air leaks. A thorough inspection of the air ducts may take several hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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An Airman's Forum

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2nd CES performs dumpster dive

Environmental specialists from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron performed a dumpster dive on Barksdale Air Force Base, La, Feb. 14, 2014. Fifty percent of the waste found in the dumpster were recyclable items. Cardboard, plastic bottles and cans were just a few of the items improperly disposed of. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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2nd CES performs dumpster dive

Environmental specialists from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron perform a dumpster dive on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. A dumpster dive is a random inspection of a refuse container to determine how many recyclables are being recycled improperly. The team found that 50 percent of the items in the trash container should have been recycled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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2nd CES performs dumpster dive

Alfredo Garza, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron recycling manager, removes shredded paper from a waste container on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Along with bags of paper, Garza found cans, plastic bottles and cardboard placed in the wrong container. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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2nd CES performs dumpster dive

Alfredo Garza, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron recycling manager, sorts through trash in a waste container on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Garza performed a random inspection on the dumpster to determine how many recyclable items were improperly disposed of. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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2nd Dental Squadron answers common questions for oral hygiene during National Children?s Dental

Staff Sgt. Amanda Perkins, 2nd Dental Squadron registered dental hygienist, uses Dudley the Dinosaur to teach children proper oral care at the 2nd DS on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Perkins gave a tour of her work station and allowed the children to play the role of a dentist to promote National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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2nd Dental Squadron answers common questions for oral hygiene during National Children?s Dental

Lakesha Wilson, 2nd Dental Squadron registered dental hygienist, and Staff Sgt. Amanda Perkins, 2nd DS RDH, help children remove plaque from a tooth at the 2nd DS on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Using a rope, children simulated flossing by removing plaque from a large tooth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Staff Sgt. Amanda Perkins, 2nd Dental Squadron registered dental hygienist, uses Dudley the Dinosaur to teach children proper oral care at the 2nd DS on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Perkins gave every child the opportunity to brush Dudley

Staff Sgt. Amanda Perkins, 2nd Dental Squadron registered dental hygienist, uses Dudley the Dinosaur to teach children proper oral care at the 2nd DS on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Perkins gave every child the opportunity to brush Dudley's teeth to show them proper care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Daycare providers and their children watch a movie at the 2nd Dental Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. The video, along with other presentations, were provided by the dental squadron to promote National Children's Dental Health Mon

Daycare providers and their children watch a movie at the 2nd Dental Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. The video, along with other presentations, were provided by the dental squadron to promote National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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2nd Dental Squadron answers common questions for oral hygiene during National Children?s Dental

Staff Sgt. Amanda Perkins, 2nd Dental Squadron registered dental hygienist, teaches children about proper oral care at the 2nd DS on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2014. Members from the 2nd DS are promoting oral care during National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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