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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron replace airfield lights at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. In order to prevent accidents on the airfield, the lights were replaced to help personnel driving vehicles see at night and reduce accidents during hours of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Staff Sgt. Mark Cox, a 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, observes as a boom lift rises at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. Electrical systems Airmen are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining electrical networks, ensuring that the primary source of energy for an installation is always available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron replace airfield lights at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. The lights were replaced to help personnel driving vehicles, preventing them from hitting people, aircraft or other vehicles during hours of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez is a 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron power production apprentice, deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. As a power production Airman, Ramirez works on systems that may require him to go up great heights, necessitating multiple safety measures to minimize the risk of injury. While falls are the leading cause of injuries in the U.S. Air Force, proper education, risk management and proactive supervision have been major in lowering these types of injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a photo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. Civil Engineers work on systems that require them to go up to great heights, requiring multiple safety measures to minimize the risk of injury. Other than personal protective equipment like gloves and hard hats, engineers must wear a harness in case they fall. While falls are the leading cause of injuries in the U.S. Air Force, proper education, risk management and proactive supervision have been major in lowering these types of injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Senior Airman Peter Palacios, a 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, operates a boom lift at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. Electricians are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining electrical networks, ensuring that the primary source of energy for the installation is always available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron replace an airfield light at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. Engineers perform an inherently dangerous job, on top of the risks of being military members in a combat zone, some jobs also require them to go to great heights or work with malfunctioning equipment. In order to prevent injuries, engineers and all Airmen receive education and training on proper safety measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class BrieAnna Stillman)
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CE adds to perimeter road

The 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boys”, dumped dirt and gravel onto the ground, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. The gravel is being transported and dumped in preparation to build a new road. Once the foundation is laid and leveled, ECES will complete the process by adding concrete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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CE adds to perimeter road

Senior Airman Austin DeDeo, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, checks his work after leveling gravel, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. The ECES “Dirt Boys”, as they are known, laid down gravel to start the foundation for a new road. The road, which will provide a pathway for mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles, will be built around the fence line of the airfield and utilized by security forces as a means to secure the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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CE adds to perimeter road

Senior Airman Austin DeDeo, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, climbs into a motor grader, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. The ECES “Dirt Boys”, as they are known, laid down gravel to start the foundation for a new road. The road, which will provide a pathway for mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles, will be built around the fence line of the airfield and utilized by security forces as a means to secure the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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CE adds to perimeter road

Senior Airman Austin DeDeo, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, steers a motor grader, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. Motor graders are used to level gravel in preparation to build roads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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CE adds to perimeter road

The 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boys”, level gravel with a motor grader, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. ECES is building a new road around the fence line of the airfield, which will provide a pathway for mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles to travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Replacing comms and patching drywall

Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, Staff Sgt. Donald Scott, and Senior Airman Eric Woolston, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural airmen, apply joint compound which helps seal joints between drywall, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. Structural specialists have a varied skill set that is used along with specialized materials, and equipment to build numerous structures that range from locker rooms to improvised emergency disaster relief shelters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Replacing comms and patching drywall

Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, applies joint compound which helps seal joints between drywall, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. Structural specialists have a varied skill set that is used along with specialized materials, and equipment to build numerous structures that range from locker rooms to improvised emergency disaster relief shelters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Replacing comms and patching drywall

Senior Airman Eric Woolston, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, applies joint compound which helps seal joints between drywall, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. Members of the 455th ECES structures flight construct and repair buildings and other military structures from the foundation up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Replacing comms and patching drywall

Senior Airman John Roach, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, cable and antenna maintenance journeyman, gathers old cables together, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. The cable team ensures that all cable and wireless systems are installed and maintained and provide command and control (C2) capabilities throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Replacing comms and patching drywall

Staff Sgt. Donald Scott, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structures, applies joint compound which helps seal joints between drywall, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. The structures team paired with the 455th ECS to renovate and provide communications for the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Replacing comms and patching drywall

Senior Airman John Roach, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, cable and antenna maintenance journeyman, pulls off a cable box, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. The 455th ECS and 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron are building new walls and replacing communication cables for a new office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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455th ECES extends parking lot

Senior Airman Jacob Nevills, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, guides a forklift driver during construction, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2016. The ECES “dirtboys” placed concrete down in order to extend a parking lot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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455th ECES extends parking lot

Staff Sgt. Casey Pentecost, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment, shovels concrete mixture, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2016. Excess wet concrete is cut from the outside of the foundation to bring the top surface of a slab to the proper grade and smoothness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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