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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Sturm, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, checks the depth of a drill during a bolt removal, June 3, 2025. During the overhaul, operators drilled more than a foot into the concrete arresting system bed to remove more than 30 bolts, ensuring the system could be safely disassembled and rebuilt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Amanda Jett
VIRIN: 250603-F-PU288-1044.JPG
FULL SIZE: 14.66 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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