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Preparing for the real thing

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman Jon Kidwell guards his post as he engages in a "firefight" during an exercise here. The exercise prepared Airmen for air and space expeditionary force commitments. Airman Kidwell is assigned to the 36th Civil Engineerg Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Preparing for the real thing

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman 1st Class Ted Hestilow watches out for "enemy forces" during an exercise here to teach Airmen how to protect a convoy. The exercise prepared Airmen for air and space expeditionary force commitments. Airman Hestilow is assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Preparing for the real thing

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman 1st Class Ted Hestilow watches out for "enemy forces" during an exercise here to teach Airmen how to protect a convoy. The exercise prepared Airmen for air and space expeditionary force commitments. Airman Hestilow is assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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50th anniversary marks 306 future cadets taking oath at academy

LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Basic cadets from the first Air Force Academy class line up for physical training here, the temporary location for the academy while permanent facilities were being constructed in Colorado Springs. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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50th anniversary marks 306 future cadets taking oath at academy

LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Cadets from the first Air Force Academy class march during a training exercise at the school's temporary location here during the summer of 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Eglin spared as Hurricane Dennis flexes

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Senior Airman Shaun Cox (seated) lays out a plan with Airman 1st Class Brian Mikua and Senior Airman Michael Rambaran (far right) July 10 to clean up debris left here by Hurricane Dennis. The Airmen are assigned to the 796th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mike Meares)

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One obstacle at a time

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Maj. Mac Harris negotiates the weaver on a new obstacle course here July 5. The course was developed by the 28th Operational Weather Squadron to promote fitness and fun in a safe team atmosphere. More than 500 hours and $6,000 were spent on the self-help project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Mease)

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One obstacle at a time

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Second Lt. Joshua Meister crawls through a tunnel on a new obstacle course here July 5. The course was developed by the 28th Operational Weather Squadron to promote fitness and fun in a safe team atmosphere. More than 500 hours and $6,000 were spent on the self-help project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Mease)

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Hide and seek

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Staff Sgt. Ronald White hides in the jungle here before a mock attack during Exercise Jungle Bull recently. He is assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Miranda Moorer)

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Ready, aim, fire

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Master Sgt. Gregory Derkatch fires his M-4 rifle during the daytime firing range portion of the tactical rifle qualification course here recently. The course is required for all 36th Security Forces Squadron members twice a year. He is an expert marksman assigned to the 36th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Dorus)

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Broken Glass

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Staff Sgt. Chad Umipeg attacks a convoy during Exercise Jungle Bull here recently. He is assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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All secure

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Ossian Satterwhite and his military working dog, Bojar, search a vehicle for explosives at the main gate at a forward-deployed location. Sergeant Satterwhite is a K-9 handler with the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Al Gerloff)

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Initial success or total failure; no in between for EOD

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- A van loaded with C-4 explodes as part of a firepower demonstration at a forward-deployed location. Airmen with the 40th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's explosive ordnance disposal flight participated in the demonstration along with security forces Airmen and British royal marines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)

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Initial success or total failure; no in between for EOD

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- Senior Airman Bambi Brown sets caps and a detonation cord in preparation for a firepower demonstration at a forward-deployed location. She is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 40th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and is deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)

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Initial success or total failure; no in between for EOD

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- Senior Airmen Steven Cayton prepares a detonation cord for a firepower demonstration at a forward-deployed location. He is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 40th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and is deployed from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)

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Inspecting 'LOX' of converters

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Garry King ensures liquid oxygen converters are in proper condition during an annual inspection here. The converter assembly is designed to store and convert liquid oxygen into gaseous oxygen for aircrews during flight. During inspection, Airman King checks for cracks, air leaks, corrosions and chipped paints. He also ensures batteries and gauges are in top shape. He is an electrical/environmental technician with the 374th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

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Hush, hush

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. David Stabbins works in the hush house here. The hush house was originally made for conducting engine tests for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. It is now used for C-130 Hercules engine repair. The 86th Maintenance Squadron's propulsion flight is a centralized intermediate repair facility making it the focal point for any C-130 engines needing repairs in Europe or for operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John E. Lasky)

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Ready, aim, fire

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- A van loaded with C-4 explodes during a firepower demonstration June 24 at a forward-deployed location. The demonstration involved the British Royal Marines, and U.S. Air Force security forces and explosive ordnance disposal Airmen deployed with the 40th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)

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Ready, aim, fire

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- British royal marine commando Larry Lamb fires a British machine gun during a firepower demonstration June 24 at a forward-deployed location. The demonstration involved the British Royal Marines, and U.S. Air Force security forces and explosive ordnance disposal Airmen deployed with the 40th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)

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Ready, aim, fire

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- Tech. Sgt. Greg Goodman, along with members of the British Royal Marine Commandos, participates in a firepower demonstration June 24 at a forward-deployed location. Sergeant Goodman is assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Security Forces Flight and is from the North Dakota Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)

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