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Command Post: communication professionals

Master Sgt. Jerimiah Perou, 56th Fighter Wing Command Post noncommissioned officer in charge of C2 operations, records details of an in-flight emergency July 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Command Post specialists operate command and control facilities, monitor voice, data and alerting systems and keep Air Force commanders up-to-date on the status of aircraft. Command Post Airmen are the central communication liaison between agencies and personnel such as higher headquarters and first sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Staff Sgt. Marissa Colima, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, adjusts the fins on an inert munition while Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th AMU weapons load crew member, hold an AIM-9L/M in place during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The load crew competition is designed to encourage friendly competition among load crew members and enable them to display the high skill level at which they operate. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Staff Sgt. Bryant Payne, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, loosens straps on an inert AIM-9X during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Payne was part of a three-person team loading inert munitions onto an F-35A Lightning II, while competing against seven other AMUs. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Staff Sgt. Marissa Colima, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, makes adjustments to an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Eight AMUs participated in the competition which evaluates technical proficiency, safety procedures and overall time to load munitions onto respective aircraft. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Robert Chambers, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects an inert AIM-120 during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Chambers was part of a three-person team competing against seven other teams to accurately load munitions onto their aircraft in the least amount of time. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, attaches a fin on an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Load crew competitions pairs teams of three against one another challenging them to load an aircraft with inert munitions in the shortest time possible with the highest accuracy. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Nicolas Pages, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman (left), and Airman 1st Class Justin Beverly, 56th EMS Low Observable ASM apprentice, review a technical order, June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The ASM Airmen painted specialized paint to prevent rain erosion on the inlet lip of an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Nicolas Pages, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, masks an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron scheduled to be repainted June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Whenever a full paint is performed, parts of the aircraft that aren’t going to be painted or sanded have to be taped and masked off. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Nicolas Pages, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, sprays specialized paint to prevent rain erosion on the inlet lip of an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. F-16s receive a full body paint every six to seven years and the last one performed at Luke was April 2019. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Nicolas Pages and Airman 1st Class Elijah Carpenter, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeymen, mask off the tail of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, preparing it to be primed, June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. In preparation to paint an F-16, Airmen tape and mask parts of the aircraft that are not going to be painted or sanded. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Nicolas Pages, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, puts on a gas mask before painting an F-16C Fighting Falcon June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Throughout the entire process of painting an aircraft, ASM personnel wear protective equipment to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Air Force guidelines. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

A team of nine 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance personnel pose for a photo June 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The team painted an F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron, a solid medium gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom. The process took approximately a week, including sanding, priming and painting. (Courtesy Photo)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Tech. Sgt. Chase Douget, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman (left), and Master Sgt. Michael Cleary, 56th EMS LO ASM senior noncommissioned officer in charge, inspect the topcoat of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron, June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. The process is sped up when an aircraft is painted one solid color because there is less time spent waiting for the colors to dry, which allows more time to complete other tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Json Victor, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance journeyman, removes leading edge tape on the front of an F-16D Fighting Falcon’s wing June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Replacing leading edge tape on an F-16 takes two days because of the strong bond it creates along the aircraft’s surface. Airmen care for F-16s owned by the U.S. and foreign nationals, add/remove stencils and paint aerospace ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke changes F-16 paint scheme to single color

Senior Airman Nicolas Pages, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman (left), prepares to paint the inlet lip of an F-16C Fighting Falcon while Airman 1st Class Justin Beverly, 56th EMS Low Observable ASM apprentice, assists June 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Specialized paint is used on the inlet lip of an F-16 to help prevent rain erosion. For the first time at Luke, AMS Airmen painted an F-16 one solid medium-gray color versus the traditional dark gray on top and light on bottom in an action that will save the Air Force time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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20/20 vision in 2020

Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman, tries on a pair of prescription glasses June 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Luke Optometry clinic provides a choice of more than 50 styles of customized and standard frames. The Luke AFB optometry clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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20/20 vision in 2020

Lt. Col. Michael Bogaard, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometrist (right), adjusts the prescription on a phoropter for a patient May 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The phoropter contains different lenses that are used to measure the patient’s prescription. The Luke AFB optometry clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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20/20 vision in 2020

Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman, receives a pupil response test from Airman 1st Class Royal Davis, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry technician, June 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Pupil response tests are performed with a small transilluminator to test pupils’ responses to light. The Luke AFB optometry clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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20/20 vision in 2020

Airman 1st Class Royal Davis, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry technician, runs a visual field test on Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman, June 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The test assesses the patient’s peripherals while the individual holds a hand over one eye and reports to the technician how well they can see the numbers. The Luke AFB optometry clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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20/20 vision in 2020

Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman, receives a slit lamp examination June 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Slit lamp examinations are performed to check for ocular health and abnormalities. The Luke AFB optometry clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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