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Lifesavers in the sky

Capt. Michael Pieschel, 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, looks over his notes during the crew brief at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 05, 2016. Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacutation Squadron routinely move critically ill servicemembers after they’ve been stabilized or received damage-control surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Staff Sgt. Jacob Skjei, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boy, smooths freshly laid concrete within a footer at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. Civil Engineer personnel can construct runways and airfields in remote global locations in addition to maintaining facilities already in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pour, distribute, release trapped air bubbles, and smooth out concrete at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. Civil Engineer personnel can construct runways and airfields in remote global locations in addition to maintaining facilities already in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pour concrete into a cement footer at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. These professionals are part of a team that does everything from operating heavy construction equipment to laying down foundations in order to care for and create facilities across Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Staff Sgt. Casey Epps, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boy, levels out dirt for the placement of a footer at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. These professionals are part of a team that does everything from operating heavy construction equipment to laying down foundations in order to care for and create facilities across Bagram airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Senior Airman Jacob Nevills, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boy, washes the concrete from his face after helping fill a footer at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. Members of the 455th ECES are digging out eight trenches to house eight footers for the future placement of four relocatable buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fill, edge, and smooth out new concrete for a footer at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. The 455th ECES personnel can construct runways and airfields in remote global locations in addition to maintaining facilities already in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Senior Airman Jacob Nevills, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boy, holds a hose to direct the flow of concrete to construct footers at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. Members of the 455th ECES are digging out eight trenches to house eight footers for the future placement of four relocatable buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Dirt Boys get dirty laying foundation

Senior Airman Jacob Nevills, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boy, balances himself on the walls of the footer while holding the hose to direct the flow of concrete at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 03, 2016. Members of the 455th ECES are digging out eight trenches to house eight footers for the future placement of four relocatable buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, makes sure the engines are functioning properly during a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Members of the 774th EAS deliver cargo and personnel throughout Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Chris Arnold, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a forklift with cargo to be loaded onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Members of the 774th EAS deliver cargo throughout Afghanistan to other forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. As a loadmaster, Jones ensures that cargo and personnel are properly loaded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, lowers the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules to accept cargo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Aircraft loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers, and ensuring the plane is properly balanced with the weight of the cargo evenly distributed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks over the flight line before the start up of the C-130J Super Hercules engines at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Members of the 774th EAS deliver cargo throughout Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts a pre-flight wing inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Aircraft loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers, and ensuring the plane is properly balanced with the weight of the cargo evenly distributed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, lifts up the landing gear cover during a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. As a loadmaster, Jones is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Jessica Jones, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, locks the landing gear cover into place during a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Aircraft loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers, and ensuring the plane is properly balanced with the weight of the cargo evenly distributed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Chris Arnold, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, ensures the propellers are functioning properly during a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Loadmasters ensure cargo and personell are loaded properly for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Chris Arnold, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a forklift with cargo to lower onto the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Aircraft loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers, and ensuring the plane is properly balanced with the weight of the cargo evenly distributed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Balancing act: Loadmasters prepare cargo

Senior Airman Chris Arnold, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a forklift with cargo to be placed onto the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2016. Loadmasters ensure cargo and personell are loaded properly for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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