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Airman 1st Class Richard Spurgeon connects a guided bomb unit-12 arming lanyard to a bomb body June 16 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The length of the lanyard is determined based upon on the aircraft it will be attached to. This lanyard controls the initiation timing according to the aircraft specifications; the GBU-12 can self-guide to a target pinpointed by a laser designator, which helps to minimize collateral damage resulting from detonation. Airman Spurgeon is a 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions systems specialist deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Senior Airman Nathan Baker and Staff Sgt. Jose Landeros measure the length of a guided bomb unit-12 arming lanyard to a bomb body June 16 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. This measurement varies based on the aircraft to which the munition is attached. The GBU-12 is a laser-guided munition. The Airmen are part of the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions systems specialists team responsible for building, maintaining and storing various munitions to support Operation Iraqi Freedom kinetic strikes. Airman Baker is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Sergeant Landeros is deployed from Shaw AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Staff Sgt. Russell Michels connects a guided bomb unit-12 arming lanyard to a bomb body June 16 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. This lanyard, which is connected directly into the aircraft, will initiate internal components and detonation timing according to the aircraft specifications. The GBU-12 is a laser-guided munition. Sergeant Michels is a 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions systems specialist deployed from Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY. (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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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, 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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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 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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Djibouti Mission

Senior Airman Martin Smith prepares to put on his harness before opening the back ramp of an HC-130 Hercules during a mission June 3 off the coast of Djibouti. Airman Smith is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The Airman is an aircraft loadmaster 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 scans the skies from the jump door window of a HC-130 Hercules June 3 before taking off on a training mission off the coast of Djibouti. Airman Greer is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Airman Greer is a an aircraft loadmaster from the 71st Search and Rescue Squadron and is deployed from 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 ties down equipment in the back of an HC-130 Hercules June 3 before taking off on a training mission off the coast of Djibouti. Airman Greer is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa out of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Airman Greer is a an aircraft loadmaster from the 71st Search and Rescue Squadron and is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

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June 11 airpower summary: B-1B supports OEF

An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft moves into position to receive fuel May 27 from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. The B-1B is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D. and the KC-135R is assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing and is deployed from the 174th Air Refueling Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard, Sioux City, Iowa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Nocturnal workers

Airman 1st Class Ed Kovalcin inventories tools used to repair and maintain the B-1B Lancer aircraft May 29 in Southwest Asia. Airman Kovalcin is with the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Nocturnal workers

Staff Sgt. Kendall Lizama gets all greased up repairing brake parts on a B-1B Lancer May 29 in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Lizama belongs to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Nocturnal workers

A B-1B Lancer is jacked and ready for repairs by the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainers May 29 in Southwest Asia. The maintainers use industrial lights to illuminate their workspace during the night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Nocturnal workers

Staff Sgt. David Nygaard jacks the B-1B Lancer's landing gear to change the brakes and tires May 29 in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Nygaard is a 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-1B crew chief deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Nocturnal workers

Senior Airman Isaac Loren preps a bomb mod for loading May 29 in Southwest Asia. Airman Loren is assigned to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and works noon to midnight. The B-1B Lancer maintainers work around the clock to keep the aircraft flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Nocturnal workers

Airman 1st Class Jason Ripkowski wires a brake before putting it back onto a B-1B Lancer May 29 in Southwest Asia. Airman Ripkowski is with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Nocturnal workers

Staff Sgt. Chad Arrowsmith inspects the aircraft wheel and tire ensemble of a KC-135 Stratotanker with a flashlight for higher visibility during the night May 29 in Southwest Asia. Nightshift workers take advantage of the lower temperatures and humidity. Sergeant Arrowsmith is a a KC-135 crew chief deployed from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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June 9 airpower summary: B-1B bombs enemy

An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft moves out of position after receiving fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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