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Tune-up time

Senior Airmen Adam Fink and Christopher Jaeger unscrew the left ventral fin of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 22 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. During a phase inspection, all panels and covers are taken off of the aircraft for preventative maintenance on the aircraft systems and equipment. The aircraft crews fly missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both Airmen are 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs deployed from the Wisconsin National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Tune-up time

Master Sgt. Chris Taylor examines the forward avionics bay of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a 300-hour phase inspection Feb. 22 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The phase inspection includes preventative maintenance on all systems and equipment on the aircraft. Sergeant Taylor is a 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Protocol provides first-class service all the way

First Lt. Christopher Mazzey carries luggage to a distinguished visitor's quarters here. Protocol personnel help with luggage detail and making sure rooms are ready for any DVs visiting and staying at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Lieutenant Mazzey is the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing deputy chief of protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Cabral)

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Airmen have X-ray vision

Senior Airman Jason Masiclat performs a CT scan on a trauma patient at the Air Force Theater Hospital Feb. 20 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Airman Masiclat is a 332nd Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron radiology technologist deployed from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen have X-ray vision

Senior Airman Jason Masiclat sets up a CT scan for a trauma patient at the Air Force Theater Hospital Feb. 20 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. CT scans are a vital tool used to determine internal bleeding or major trauma to any area of the body without having to do exploratory surgery. Airman Masiclat is a 332nd Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron radiology technologist deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen have X-ray vision

Staff Sgt. Crystal Patino performs a trans-abdominal ultrasound on a patient at the Air Force Theater Hospital Feb 20 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Ultrasounds can be used to determine the presence of foreign growths, such as kidney stones. Sergeant Patino is a 332nd Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron radiology technologist and is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen have X-ray vision

Radiology technologists Senior Airman Jason Masiclat performs a CT scan on a trauma patient Feb. 20 at the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The technician receives critical care patients straight from the emergency room and can have them scanned and ready to go into the operating room within minutes. Airman Masiclat is a 332nd Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron member deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen have X-ray vision

Maj. Michael Matchette reviews CT scans from a trauma patient Feb. 20 at the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The CT scan process goes directly from the scanning machine to the computer, which allows doctors to diagnose the severity of the patient's injuries faster. Major Matchette is a radiologist with the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron and is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Airmen improve Iraq's security

Iraqi police officers line up to be entered into a database by a handheld interagency identity detection equipment Feb. 23 at Rasheed, Iraq. American Airmen from Det. 3 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron from Sather Air Base, Iraq, conducted the security screening. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Airmen improve Iraq's security

Tech. Sgt. Justin Duncan photographs an Iraqi police officer to be entered into a database Feb. 23 at Rasheed, Iraq. Sergeant Duncan is assigned to Det. 3, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron from Sather Air Base, Iraq, and is deployed from the 341st Security Forces Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Airmen improve Iraq's security

Tech. Sgt. Justin Duncan photographs an Iraqi police officer to be entered into a database Feb. 23 at Rasheed, Iraq. Sergeant Duncan is assigned to Det. 3, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron from Sather Air Base, Iraq, and is deployed from the 341st Security Forces Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Airmen improve Iraq's security

Security forces Airmen conduct a search of Iraqi police officers prior granting access into the database by the handheld interagency identity detection equipment Feb. 23 at Rasheed, Iraq. Security forces Airmen are assigned to Det. 3, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron from Sather Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Airmen improve Iraq's security

Senior Airman Juwan Young waits on his tactical vehicle Feb. 23 prior to patrolling the east and west section of Rasheed, Iraq. Airman Young is deployed to Det. 3, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Sather Air Base, Iraq. He is from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Airmen improve Iraq's security

Air Force security forces Airmen assigned to Det. 3, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrol the east and west section of Rasheed, Iraq, Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen are deployed to the Det. 3, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Sather Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Feb. 25 airpower summary: F-16s target enemy compound

Maj. Shawn West returns to Balad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 1, following a combat mission. Major West is an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot from 332nd Expeditionary Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Daniel Richardson)

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Feb 23 airpower summary: maintainers keep them flying

392nd Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft maintenance personnel inspect and refuel an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft at a forward-deployed location in Southern Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shane Cuomo)

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Feb. 24 airpower summary: Predator destroys enemy compound

An Air Force MQ-1 Predator from the 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off from Ali Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft capable of conducting armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

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Under pressure

Pieces of broken cylinder samples, taken from the new Housing 6 area shoppette foundation, sit after being strength tested Feb. 21 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The test, performed by engineering assistants, is vital to the safety of Airmen and aircraft every day. Without constant surveys and tests the Air Force runs the risk of allowing sub-standard materials to be used on projects that are used on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Under pressure

Staff Sgt. Jack Jenkins examines the broken pieces of a concrete cylinder sample taken from the new Housing 6 area shoppette foundation Feb. 21 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. These tests confirm aircraft or buildings can be put on concrete surfaces without the concrete cracking or sinking. Sergeant Jenkins is a 332nd Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistant deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Under pressure

A concrete cylinder sample taken from the new Housing 6 area shoppette foundation broke during the strength test at 5,100 pounds per square inch, which is a passing number Feb. 21 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. These tests confirm aircraft or buildings can be put on concrete surfaces without the concrete cracking or sinking. The minimum number to pass is 4,500 pounds per square inch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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