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The wheels on the plane

Staff Sgt. Joshua Banner replaces retaining rings on an F-16 Fighting Falcon's main landing gear wheel at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron provides combat-ready aircraft and munitions to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Iraq. Sergeant Banner is a 332nd EMXS crew chief deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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The wheels on the plane

Airman 1st Class Jared Hollers replaces retaining rings on an F-16 Fighting Falcon's main landing gear wheel at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The rings allow the wheels to roll smoothly and must be changed after every 15 missions during combat operations. Airman Hollers is a 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Bustin' in

Firefighters from the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and 8th Ordnance Company put out a vehicle fire during vehicle extrication training April 5 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. During the training, Army and Air Force firefighters honed their abilities to rescue people trapped in vehicles and other confined spaces. Working jointly allows the firefighters to coordinate their efforts when responding to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Bustin' in

Airman 1st Class Gregory Stallings breaks a window during vehicle extrication training session April 5 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. During the training, Army and Air Force firefighters honed their abilities to rescue people trapped in vehicles and other confined spaces. Working jointly allows the firefighters to coordinate their efforts when responding to emergency situations. Airman Stallings is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Bustin' in

Army Pfc. Doug Desbrough pries open the door of a vehicle during vehicle extrication training April 5 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Army and 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Air Force firefighters work jointly at the fire station here, which is conducive to quick reaction times and requires less coordination during emergency situations. Private Desbrough is a 8th Ordnance Company firefighter trainee deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Bustin' in

Firefighters from the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and 8th Ordnance Company put out a vehicle fire during vehicle extrication training April 5 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. During the training, Army and Air Force firefighters honed their abilities to rescue people trapped in vehicles and other confined spaces. Working jointly allows the firefighters to coordinate their efforts when responding to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Bustin' in

Staff Sgt. Michael Reece and Airman 1st Class Matthew Kahai cut a door off a car during vehicle extrication training April 5 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Extrication training teaches firefighters how to rescue people trapped in vehicles. Sergeant Reece is a reservist from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and Airman Kahai is deployed from Minot AFB, N.D. Both are 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Bustin' in

Airman 1st Class Matthew Kahai pulls out a windshield of a car during vehicle extrication training April 5 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. This exercise teaches firefighters how to rescue victims from wreckage. Constant training enables the firefighters to keep their skills sharp and be prepared for emergencies. Airman Kahai is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Program benefits American, Bulgarian maintainers

Staff Sgt. Robert Jackson and Bulgarian air force Master Sgt. Vladimir Kolev discuss the differences and similarities in maintainance procedures for their planes April 2 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. As part of a familiarization program, a few Airmen from each country's service were allowed to tour and learn about each other's aircraft. Sergeant Jackson is deployed here as part of Operation Noble Endeavor. Sergeant Jackson, an F-15 Eagle crew chief, is deployed for Operation Noble Endeavor. Sergeant Kolev is a MiG-29 crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jill LaVoie)

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Program benefits American, Bulgarian maintainers

Bulgarian air force Master Sgt. Vladimir Kolev briefs Staff Sgt. Robert Jackson on MiG-29 maintenance procedures April 2 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. As part of a familiarization program, a few U.S. Air Force Airmen were allowed to tour a MiG-29 and watch Bulgarian airmen perform a depot inspection. Sergeant Jackson, an F-15 Eagle crew chief, is deployed for Operation Noble Endeavor. Sergeant Kolev is a MiG-29 crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jill LaVoie)

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Program benefits American, Bulgarian maintainers

Staff Sgt. Robert Jackson explains the process of purchasing fuel in a NATO country in order to refuel an F-15 Eagle to a group of Bulgarian air force crew chiefs April 2 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Sergeant Jackson is an F-15 crew chief participating in a familiarization program while deployed for Operation Noble Endeavor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jill LaVoie)

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Aerial porters keep convoys off the road

Tech. Sgt. Peter Aguilar observes a 60K Tunner loader as it pulls away after receiving cargo from a Russian AN-124 aircraft at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Sergeant, an aerial port flight ramp service technician with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, is a reservist deployed from the 88th Aerial Port Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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Aerial porters keep convoys off the road

An aerial port flight ramp service technician from the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron moves a load of cargo into a commercial aircraft at Balad Air Base, Iraq. By being able to transport cargo, personnel and supplies by aircraft, fewer military vehicle convoys are required to transport cargo over dangerous roads. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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Aerial porters keep convoys off the road

Staff Sgt. Manuel Torres moves cargo in the aerial port yard at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Sergeant Torres, an aerial port flight ramp service technician with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, is a reservist deployed from the 88th Aerial Port Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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Aerial porters keep convoys off the road

Master Sgt. Rogue Fuentes loads cargo onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft Balad Air Base, Iraq. Sergeant Fuentes, an aerial port flight ramp service technician with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, is a reservist deployed from the 74th Aerial Port Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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Aerial porters keep convoys off the road

Tech. Sgt. Peter Aguilar spots a 60K Tunner loader as it leaves the cargo yard at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Sergeant Aguilar, an aerial port flight ramp service technician with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, is a reservist deployed from the 88th Aerial Port Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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Aerial porters keep convoys off the road

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Garcia helps Tech. Sgt. Modesto Guevara line up his forklift to pick up cargo at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Both sergeants, aerial port flight ramp service technicians with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, are reservists deployed from the 26th Aerial Port Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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That looks like it hurts

Army Sgt. Robert Stallings places moulage on Staff Sgt. Patrick Hogan to simulate a major head injury March 31 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Role-playing Airmen and Soldiers were given injury cards listing battlefield injuries and the medical staff from the Jamison Medical Training Facility created the wounds. Sergeant Stallings is deployed from the 402nd Forward Surgical Team at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Sergeant Hogan is a 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron supply manager deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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That looks like it hurts

Army Sgt. Joshua Martin wears moulage to simulate an eye injury March 31 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Nearly 50 servicemembers were moulaged at Jamison Medical Training Center with injuries ranging from small burns to extensive head wounds and even lost limbs in order to add an element of realism to a mass casualty battle drill. Sergeant Martin is a 403rd Inland Cargo Transition Company cargo specialist deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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That looks like it hurts

Moulage is added to give an element of realism during a mass casualty battle drill March 31 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Fake blood, burns, lacerations and many other types of wounds were used to make the different scenarios come to life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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