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Fit Test

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez and Senior Airman Javier Martinez inserts a tube into Airman Martinez's gas mask, April 4. Every Airman must pass a fit test on their gas mask before a deployment. The tube is connected to a machine that will measure the amount of particles inside and outside of the gas mask. An Airman can only pass if the ratio between the two are at the right levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Seth Duggan inspects the leading edge of a C-130, April 2. Part of being a crew chief is cleaning out an aircraft after ever mission, and to inspects everything down to the smallest rivets and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Justin Tomkins begins to work on a C-130 engine, April 2. An aircraft engine mechanic is responsible for de-paneling, checking, and fixing every last part in an engine. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A team of Airmen work together to de-panel a C-130, April 2. When an aircraft comes into a hangar many crew chiefs and engine mechanics are needed to help repair the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Poulton loosens a wire, April 2. Engine Airmen must inspect and fix every part of an aircraft engine, from the huge parts down to the smallest screws and wires. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Poulton loosens screws on an engine panel, April 2. After all de-paneling is done, the engine mechanics work in two-man teams and must inspect even the smallest screws to ensure the engine will work properly again. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Zachary Hamman (right) and Airman 1st Class Seth Duggan inspects the tip of a C-130 tail, April 2. Crew chiefs must inspect an aircraft after every mission from the tip of the nose to the tail. They also clean out all equipment from the inside such as chains, cargo seats and stands. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Poulton unscrews an engine panel, April 2. When preparing to inspect an engine, a team of two or three Airmen must first remove all the panels and protective coverings to work on the engine itself. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Zachary Hamman loosens screws to a hatch, April 2. One of the first things a crew chief must do is de-panel the aircraft, this is a process where all panels hiding wires or aircraft parts is removed for easier access while working. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Dustin Gillespie removes an upper hatch to a C-130, April 2. As a crew chief dissembles an aircraft they must look for dents, scratches and any broken items they will need to fix later. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Seth Duggan hangs aircraft chains, April 2. Part of being a crew chief is cleaning out an aircraft after ever mission, and to inspects everything down to the smallest screws and wires. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Dyess welcomes new medical group commander

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Colonel Timothy Ray, 7th bomb Wing commander, (left) welcomes Colonel Thomas Haines as the new 7th Medical Group commander March 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breaux)

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K-9

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Steven Nowicki ensures Military Working Dog, Fforde, stays in place and responsive while he simulates a search on Tech. Sgt. Christopher Juvrud, during training on March 28. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Juenke)

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K-9

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Steven Nowicki prepares to release Military Working Dog, Fforde, during training on March 28. Fforde is the newest addition to the K-9 section of the 7th Security Forces Squadron and is still going through training to prepare him for future deployments. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Juenke)

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Life support

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Crystal Hanna-Poindexter buckles her flight harness prior to her incentive flight, March 27. The flight harness is used to connect the parachute to the back of the individual. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux)

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Life support

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Crystal Hanna-Poindexter gets fitted for a survival vest prior to her incentive flight, March 27. The survival vest is equiped with flares, a compass, water, a first aid kit and various other useful items. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux)

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Life support

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Crystal Hanna-Poindexter, from the 7th Operations Support Squadron, gets fitted for a flight helmet and oxygen mask here, Mar. 27. The life support equipment is required for all aircrew in the event of an in-flight emergency and evacuation is necessary. The 7th Operations Group has a vital role in completing the wing mission and ensuring the success of Team Dyess. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux)

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Life support

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Crystal Hanna-Poindexter gets fitted for an oxygen mask by Airman 1st Class Jay Baker, March 27. A1C Baker is an Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician, and routinely fits aircrew for flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux)

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Life support

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Crystal Hanna-Poindexter gets fitted for a flotation device prior to an incentive flight, March 27. SrA Hanna-Poindexter received an incentive flight for her hard work and re-enlistment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux)

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Life support

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Jay Baker fastens an oxygen mask's straps March 27. The mask's straps are sewn together to prevent the mask from leaking oxygen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux)

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