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250716-Z-MD293-1239

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matt Bercham, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, welds a frame for a sun shade within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES designed sunshades in-house and created them from leftover tent parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1184

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Morris, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, sets-up a metal frame for welding within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES designed sunshades in-house and created them from leftover tent parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1100

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Morris, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, welds a frame for a sunshade within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES improved the Wing’s capabilities by building additional protective sunshades for heat-sensitive equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1321

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matt Bercham, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, smiles while setting up a metal frame within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES sunshade design is being considered for use throughout the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1087

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Morris, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, welds a frame for a sunshade within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES improved the Wing’s capabilities by building additional protective sunshades for heat-sensitive equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1009

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Morris, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, dons protective equipment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES improved the Wing’s capabilities by building additional protective sunshades for heat-sensitive equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1289

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Morris, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, observes welding within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The ECES sunshade design is being considered for use throughout the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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250716-Z-MD293-1261

A gloved hand stabilizes a metal frame for welding within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s sunshade design is being considered for use throughout the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)

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