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Pull this wire

Senior Airman Geoffrey Hirscheld (left), electro and environmental technician, and Senior Airman Steven Kossar, jet engine mechanic, change a constant speed drive on a B-1B Lancer at an air base in Southwest Asia March 2, 2010. Both Airmen are deployed to the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund)

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B-2s arrive at Andersen

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., gets airborne while another B-2 waits for clearance March 4, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. More than 270 Airmen and four B-2 Spirits are deployed to Andersen AFB supporting the Pacific regions continuous bomber presence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Follow the leader

A B-52 Stratofortress leads a formation of two F-16 Fighting Falcons; two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 attack fighters and two U.S. Navy EA-6B Prowlers Feb. 15, 2010 near Guam during Exercise Cope North. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

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Taking a close look

Staff Sgt. John League performs post a flight check on a B-52 Stratofortress after a mission in support of Exercise Cope North Feb. 15, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually at Andersen AFB to increase combat readiness. Sergeant League is deployed from Barksdale AFB, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Round and round

Airmen 1st Class Kymric Walker removes S-pins inside the augmenter flame holder from a B-1B Lancer engine, Feb 3, 2010, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Airman Walker is with the 28th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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RNI initiative improves B-1B maintenance

Staff Sgt. Karl Muench Jr. makes frequency adjustments to a B-1B Lancer Band 4-8 receiver mounted on a test station. The Band 4-8 receiver recently underwent a Repair Network Integration proof-of-concept live test that demonstrated the ability of the repair network to re-optimize and balance capacities to meet a workload requirement of 15 serviceable receivers within a 90-day period. Sergeant Muench is assigned to the 7th Component Maintenance Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/MSgt Kenneth Bamberger)

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2 NCOs helps save aircrew, B-1B

Master Sgts. Alan Andrews (left) and Michael Wingler stand in front of the B-1B Lancer that they saved alongside the rescue equipment Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. Their actions ensured the safety of four aircrew members and prevented the possible destruction of a munitions-loaded aircraft at the base Asia Jan. 28, 2010. Sergeants Andrews and Wingler are both 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit production supervisors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

Lt. Col. John Martin and Capt. Tara Hart exchange a good-luck gesture before boarding a B-1B Lancer Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. Colonel Martin is a B-1B Lancer pilot and Captain Hart is a B-1B weapon system officer. Both are assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

Airmen load bombs on a B-1B Lancer Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The Airmen are assigned to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

Crew chiefs wait for a B-1B Lancer aircrew to accomplish system checks prior to take off Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The crew chiefs are assigned to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

A B-1B Lancer aircrew, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, takes off for the last mission of their six-month deployment Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

Capt. Conor Daugherty and Capt. Jason Wright ride a crew bus to their awaiting aircraft prior to the last mission of their six-month deployment Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. Captain Daugherty is a B-1B Lancer defensive systems operator. Captain Wright is a B-1B pilot. Both are assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

Maj. Nathan Rowan heads to a crew bus to be transported to a B-1B bomber for the last mission of his six-month deployment Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. Major Rowan is a B-1B Lancer pilot assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Operation Enduring Freedom

Maj. Nathan Rowan prepares to board a B-1B Lancer for the last mission of his deployment Jan. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. Major Rowan is a B-1B Lancer pilot assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Mural and unit patch on a B-1B Lancer

A mural and unit patch on a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron depicts their macot, a tiger. The photo was taken in Southwest Asia Jan. 23, 2010. The 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez/Released)

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B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron waits on the flightline Jan. 23, 2010, in Southwest Asia. The 37th EBS is being replaced by the 34th EBS, both squadrons are from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Baby, it's cold outside

The first big snowfall of the winter season collects on B-1B Lancers at the Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., flightline Oct. 29, 2009. The B-1 serves as the supersonic component of the Air Force's long-range bomber force, along with the subsonic B-52 Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)

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Shady business

Crew chiefs with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-2 Spirit for flight Aug. 24, 2009, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2's primary mission is to attack time-critical targets early in a conflict to minimize an enemy's warfighting potential. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)

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Ready for fuel

A B-52 Stratofortress approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean Aug. 14, 2009. The bomber is taking part in the 2009 Inaugural Turkey Shoot with KC-135s and F-22 Raptors. The event allows air expeditionary units to plan and execute tactical missions with airframes that don't regularly train together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Bush)

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Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume B-52, B-2 mission

Air Force Global Strike Command officials assumed responsibility for the Air Force's nuclear-capable bomber force, including the B-52 Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit shown here, Feb. 1, 2010. This action completes the step-by-step transfer of all Air Force long-range, nuclear-capable assets to the Air Force's newest major command. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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