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Staff Sgt. Dan Weaver pieces together a fuse for a guided bomb unit-12 June 16 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The team is responsible for building, maintaining and storing various munitions to support Operation Iraqi Freedom kinetic strikes. The fuse and its components detonate the munition and increase the force of the explosion; the GBU-12 can self-guide to a target pinpointed by a laser designator, which helps to minimize collateral damage resulting from detonation. Sergeant Weaver is a 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions systems specialist deployed from Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Emergency life line

Staff Sgt. Phillip Balson installs an emergency phone June 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The phones are used to establish personnel accountability during emergency situations. The infrastructure shop is installing a total of 124 lines throughout the Air Force housing area. Sergeant Balson is a 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron infrastructure technician deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Emergency life line

Airman 1st Class Marc Spehalski installs a new emergency phone in the Air Force housing area June 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. More than 120 lines were installed throughout the housing area so servicemembers can give notice during accountability checks. Airman Spehalski is a 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron infrastructure technician deployed from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Emergency life line

Staff Sgt. Phillip Balson mounts a new weather-resistant emergency phone on a T-barrier in the Air Force housing area June 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. More than 120 lines were installed throughout the housing area so servicemembers can give notice during accountability checks. Sergeant Balson is a 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron infrastructure technician deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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The changing of the Guard

Members of the Iowa and the Wisconsin Air National Guard, assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Balad Air Base, Iraq, tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon to a hardened aircraft shelter June 13. Aircraft and personnel from Iowa and Wisconsin Air National Guard units will return to the U.S., after being in Iraq for four months. F-16s and Airmen from South Dakota and New York ANG units have arrived at Balad to take their places. Rotating fighters helps reduce the amount of time the aircraft are exposed to the hot and dusty weather of Iraq, which can wreak havoc on the planes' components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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The changing of the Guard

Tech. Sgt. Jake Hermanson(left) rolls up an F-16 Fighting Falcon grounding cable June 13 before towing the jet to a hardened aircraft shelter during a transition between fighter squadrons at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Aircraft and personnel from Iowa and Wisconsin Air National Guard units will return to the U.S. after being in Iraq for four months. F-16s and Airmen from South Dakota and New York ANG units have arrived here to take their places. Rotating fighters helps reduce the amount of time the aircraft are exposed to the hot and dusty weather of Iraq, which can wreak havoc on the planes' components. Sergeant Hermanson, assigned as a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, is deployed from the Iowa Air Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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The changing of the Guard

Members of the Iowa and the Wisconsin Air National Guard, assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Balad Air Base, Iraq, prepare to move F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft June 13 into hardened shelters. The aircraft and the personnel from Iowa and Wisconsin Air Guard units are being replaced with aircraft and Airmen from South Dakota and New York ANG units. Rotating fighters helps reduce the amount of time the aircraft are exposed to the hot and dusty weather of Iraq, which can wreak havoc on the planes' components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Deployed fathers find ways to keep in touch with families

Chief Master Sgt. Eric Welsh properly clears the barrel of his M-9 handgun June 12 at a Southwest Asian air base. Staff Sgt. Torrey Kilpatrick observes and double-checks the barrel as a safety precaution. Both are assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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What's going on?

Senior Airman James Valdiviez inspects the undercarriage of a new Humvee at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The Humvees must be fully operational before they are released to the unit. Airman Valdiviez is deployed from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Let's do a flight check ...

Capt. Jamie Riddle and an Iraqi Flight Instructor School student walk to the flightline before a recent mission at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq. The Iraqi air force recently established the school for Iraqi pilots. Captain Riddle is an instructor pilot with the 52nd Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

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U.S. Air Force Band Concert, Djibouti

Djiboutian children explore Senior Master Sgt. Jimmy Weber's guitar during a performance May 22 by the Air Force Central command band, Falcon, in Negad, Djibouti. The band is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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U.S. Air Force Band Concert, Djibouti

The U.S. Air Force Central Command band, Falcon, performs a concert for villagers May 22 in Negad, Djibouti. The band is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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U.S. Air Force Band Concert, Djibouti

Senior Airman John D. Beasley performs for villagers May 22 in Negad, Djibouti. The band is deployed to support Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Airman Beasley is the bass player with the Air Force Central Command band, Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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U.S. Air Force Band Concert, Djibouti

Master Sgt. Daniel Weber performs for villagers May 22 in Negad, Djibouti. The band is deployed to support Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Sergeant Weber is a saxophonist and vocalist with the U.S. Air Force Central Command band, Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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U.S. Air Force Band Concert, Djibouti

Senior Airman John D. Beasley performs for villagers May 22 in Negad, Djibouti. The band is deployed to support Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Airman Beasley is the bass player with the Air Force Central Command band, Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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U.S. Air Force Band Concert, Djibouti

Staff Sgt. Krista Joyce performs for villagers May 22 in Negad, Djibouti. The band is deployed to support Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Sergeant Joyce is a vocalist with the U.S. Air Force Central Command band, Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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Djibouti Mission

Three HC-130 Hercules loadmasters watch a smoke grenade June 3 from the back ramp of the aircraft during a mission off the coast of Djibouti. The Airmen are deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The loadmasters are from the 71st Search and Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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Djibouti Mission

Tech. Sgt. James Floyd watches a smoke grenade June 3 from the back ramp an HC-130 Hercules during a mission off the coast of Djibouti. Sergeant Floyd is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The loadmaster is from the 71st Search and Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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Djibouti Mission

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Greer and Senior Airman Martin Smith watch a smoke grenade fall to the water from the back ramp of an HC-130 Hercules June 3 during a mission off the coast of Djibouti. Both are loadmasters from the 71st Search and Rescue Squadron out of Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen are deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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Djibouti Mission

Tech. Sgt. James Floyd scans the sky from the jump door window of an HC-130 Hercules during a mission June 3 off the coast of Djibouti. Sergeant Floyd is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The aircraft loadmaster is with the 71st Search and Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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