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Turning Up the Power

Senior Airman Justin Brassell, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron satellite wideband technician, adjusts the power output on a high-power signal amplifier for the AN/TRC-170 satellite dish, here, Aug. 18. Airman Brassell is a native of Lorton, Va., and is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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Doing the Dishes

Airman 1st Class Daniel Wheaton, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron satellite wideband and telemetry journeyman, adjusts the wave guide for the AN/TRC-170 satellite dish, here, Aug. 18, 2009. Airman Wheaton is a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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Tuning In

Airman 1st Class Angus Quaid, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron satellite wideband and telemetry apprentice, adjusts azimuth and elevation for the AN/TRC-170 satellite dish, here, Aug. 18. Airman Quaid is a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., and is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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Powering Up

Published Aug. 19, 2009