Dyess Air Force Base

Bombs away

Staff Sgt. Brett Mullins, 7th Munitions Squadron, latches an inert bomb onto a hoist as part of training April 11, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The bomb represents the Mark-84 which is a penetrating bomb that weighs approximately 2000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cierra Bullock/ Released)

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Staff Sgts. Kevin Mejia, left, and Joseph Larosa, right, 7th Munitions Squadron, prepare to guide an inert bomb during training April 11, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The squadron builds these bombs to meet the training needs of B-1 Bomber pilots. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Cierra Bullock/ Released)

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Staff Sgt. Brett Mullins, left, operates a hoist as Staff Sgt. Kevin Mejia, right, lowers an inert bomb onto a munitions assembly conveyor April 11, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The bombs represent a Mark-84 which is weighs approximately 2000 pounds.

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Airmen from the 7th Munitions Squadron drill fins onto inert bombs, April 11, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The fins are designed to help guide the bomb as it is released from the aircraft. The bomb represents a Mark-84 which weighs approximately 2,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cierra Bullock/Released)

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Bombs away

Published April 12, 2012