Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa
Airman 1st Class Jimpaul Cortez uses a lever to control the water flow while Airman 1st Class Ricky Froneberger secures the hose connection to refill a restroom facility water tank Nov. 23, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. Both are utilities system apprentices assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Utilities apprentices ensure clean water is available for deployed members to maintain personal hygiene. Airman Cortez, a native of San Diego, Calif., is deployed from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, and Airman Froneberger, a native of Winston-Salem, N.C., is deployed from Ramstein AB, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)