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Target ball repair

Aircraft mechanics Paul Rudolph and Schuyler Dunn replace a multispectural targeting system ball on an MQ-1B Predator July 9 at Ali Base, Iraq. The Predator provides close-air combat operation support, to include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson)

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Lighting the way

Staff Sgt. Samnang Lay replaces the bulb on a runway edge light July 5 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The airfield lights safely guide aircraft during taxi, take off and landing in inclement weather and nighttime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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July 8 airpower summary: Reaper drops bomb on enemy

An armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down a runway in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

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3 contractors rescued in Colombia, return to U.S.

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with the three former hostages inside arrives July 2 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. They were rescued in Columbia. The aircraft is from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The crews are from various bases to include Pope AFB, N.C. and Charleston AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

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3 contractors rescued in Colombia, return to U.S.

UH-60 Blackhawks of the Texas Army National Guard wait with their engines running as a C-17 Globemaster III with three former hostages arrive July 2 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The C-17 is assigned to Travis AFB, Calif. The C-17 crew is from various including Pope AFB, N.C. and Charleston AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

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Hostages Arrive in U.S.

Keith Stansell, a contractor who was rescued after being held hostage by rebels in Colombia, steps off the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III onto U.S. soil at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas at 11:31 p.m., July 2. The aircraft is stationed at Travis AFB, Calif., and the crews came from various bases such as Charleston AFB, S.C., and Pope AFB, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

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Airmen work to keep pilots safe

Senior Airman Nicholas Sanders inspects for tears and holes in an anti-G suit June 23 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The suit is worn by F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots to combat the gravitational forces experienced during high-speed maneuvers. The suit prevents blood from rushing rapidly out of the brain, helping the pilot to maintain consciousness during flight. The technicians are responsible for the maintenance and operability of all the F-16 pilot gear, including their helmets and survival equipment. Airman Sanders is a 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft equipment technician deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen work to keep pilots safe

Senior Airman Nicholas Sanders sews a tear in an anti-G suit June 23 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The suit is worn by F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots to combat the gravitational forces experienced during high-speed maneuvers. The suit prevents blood from rushing out of the brain, helping the pilot to maintain consciousness during flight. The technicians are responsible for the maintenance and operability of all the F-16 pilot gear, including their helmets and survival equipment. Airman Sanders is a 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft equipment technician deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen work to keep pilots safe

Staff Sgt. Matt Vincent inspect for any leaks in the air bladders of an anti-G suit June 23 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The suit is worn by F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots to combat the gravitational forces experienced during high-speed maneuvers. The suit prevents blood from rushing rapidly out of the brain, helping the pilot to maintain consciousness during flight. The technicians are responsible for the maintenance and operability of all the F-16 pilot gear, including their helmets and survival equipment. Sergeant Vincent is a 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft equipment technician deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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It's a 'shamal world' for combat weather Airmen

Airman 1st Class Jason Schwenn and Senior Airman Caleb Castillo walk through a row of HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters during a major dust storm April 17 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. During extreme weather conditions, extra precautions are taken to protect aircraft from weather elements. Both Airmen are 64th Expeditionary Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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It's a 'shamal world' for combat weather Airmen

Crew chiefs assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron spot an F-16 Fighting Falcon while being pushed into a hardened aircraft shelter during a major dust storm May 9 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Protecting flightline assets from dust damage or destruction is important to maintaining the air mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Down and dirty

Staff Sgt. Adam Tate squeezes through a tight space inside of a PD-501 ground cart air conditioner to change a faulty water pump June 18 at a Southwest Asia air base. The air-conditioning unit cools the inside of an aircraft allowing maintenance crews to perform their duties. Sergeant Tate is assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

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Just a phase

Staff Sgt. Caesar Rivera and Airman 1st Class Bryan Boswell test an actuator, a device used to control aircraft flaps, on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a phase inspection June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The leading edge flap, which the actuator controls, provides additional lift and drag during takeoff and landing. Sergeant Rivera and Airman Boswell are 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs and both are deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Just a phase

Staff Sgt. Caesar Rivera and Airman 1st Class Shane Bridges communicate back and forth during a test of the leading edge flap as part of a phase inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The flap is responsible for providing additional lift and drag that is critical for movement at slower air speeds. A phase inspection checks critical aircraft systems to ensure they are in working order and can continue to fly combat missions over Iraq. Sergeant Rivera is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and Airman Bridges is deployed from Shaw AFB, S.C. Both are 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Just a phase

Airman 1st Class Shane Bridges goes through a checklist of items during a phase inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. A phase inspection checks critical aircraft systems to ensure they are in working order and can continue to fly combat missions over Iraq. Airman Bridges is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Just a phase

Airman 1st Class Bryan Boswell reinstalls an actuator for the leading edge flap test of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a phase inspection June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The leading edge flap creates a cup-like channel of air under the wings, which allows the aircraft to move at slower air speeds. Airman Boswell is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Just a phase

Staff Sgt. Caesar Rivera rotates an actuator for the leading edge flap test of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a phase inspection June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The leading edge flap provides additional lift and drag during take off and landing. Sergeant Rivera is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Just a phase

Airman 1st Class Shane Bridges holds a front leading edge actuator in place as Staff Sgt. Caesar Rivera reconnects it during a phase inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. A phase inspection checks critical aircraft systems to ensure they are in working order and can continue to fly combat missions over Iraq. Sergeant Rivera is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and Airman Bridges is a 332nd EAMXS crew chief deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Just a phase

Airman 1st Class Shane Bridges reconnects a front leading edge actuator after it had been checked during a phase inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 18 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Ensuring the operability of the front leading edge flap is critical because the flap enhances the lift of the aircraft by creating an air channel under the wings, which provides more drag and allows the aircraft to maneuver during slower air speeds. Airman Bridges is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Easy does it

Airmen from the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron connect arming lanyards for guided bomb units at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The lanyard is connected directly to the aircraft, and will initiate internal components and detonation timing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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