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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Airman Anson Stuart, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, reeves tape into a tape connector April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape connector is fastened to the hook cable, which is the part of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System that catches a landing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Senior Airman Kyle Mahoney, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, stretches a segment of tape for inspection April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. When capturing a landing aircraft, the tape is stretched and used to rapidly slow down the aircraft. An inspection is conducted to ensure the tape is the correct length. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, punches a hole into a segment of tape April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape is one component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, which is used to rapidly decelerate a landing plane, primarily fighters. The system is crucial for landings where the runway is too short or there is brake failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Liai Meza, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, lifts a barbell during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the competition, participants performed a variety of exercises including deadlifts, sit-ups and power snatches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Fernando Gonzalez, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, takes a breather before conducting an exercise during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The competition brought together service members to promote fitness and boost camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jose Mosquera, 25th Signal Battalion, jumps rope during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Soldiers, Airmen and civilians participated in a fitness challenge, which tested their ability to perform various exercises in a designated amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Fernando Gonzalez, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, prepares for his next exercise during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Soldiers, Airmen and civilians participated in a fitness challenge, which tested their ability to perform various exercises in a designated amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, lifts a barbell during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the competition, participants performed a variety of exercises including deadlifts, sit-ups and power snatches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airman gives back to land of opportunity

Master Sgt. Ben, 62nd Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, poses in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Ben is a native of the Philippines and became a U.S. citizen while serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Staff Sgt. Limuel Beltran, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force assistant flight chief, visits the D-1 post during shift at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 5, 2016. Response force members man both static and mobile posts around the airfield to maintain 360-degree security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Senior Airman Tyler Phillips, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force member, monitors his team’s security sector at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Phillips is a Chicago native based out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Senior Airman Tyler Phillips, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force member, takes a break during his 12-hour shift maintaining flightline security at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Response force members man both static and mobile posts around the airfield to maintain 360-degree security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Senior Airman Tyler Phillips, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force member, monitors his team’s security sector at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Response force teams are posted around the airfield at Kandahar to ensure 360-degree security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Security forces team members from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron look out through the window of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicle at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. While on their twelve-hour shifts, response force members maintain their positions in the M-ATV to keep watch over their sector of security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

An M-4 Carbine rifle and grenade launcher sits beside the seat of the truck commander in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicle at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Security forces members of the 451st ESS provide airfield security at Kandahar and work with joint and coalition partners to maintain perimeter security at the forward operating base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Senior Airman James Curry, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force member, uses binoculars to monitor his team’s security sector at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Response force teams are posted around the airfield at Kandahar to ensure 365-degree security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Senior Airman Tyler Phillips, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force member, monitors a Common Remotely Operated Weapon System II in mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicle at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. The CROWS system is required to be monitored at all times during each 12-hour shift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Constant vigilance

Senior Airmen James Curry and Tyler Phillips, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force members, man their positions while standing guard at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Security forces members of the 451st ESS provide airfield security at Kandahar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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