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Operations Group

Pilots with the 309th Fighter Squadron step to their aircraft for a training mission, Apr. 28. The 309th FS is one of eight fighter squadrons that make Luke Air Force Base the largest fighter wing in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Christopher Hummel)

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Operations Group

Maj. Gina Sabric, 309th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, takes a phone call before giving a step brief, Apr. 28. Step briefs include information on airfield status,weather updates, current operational risk management issues and is when the pilot sign out their jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Christopher Hummel)

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Operations Group

Airman First Class Courtney Ramstead, a squadron aviation resource manager with the 61st Fighter Squadron, checks the critical action procedure checklist for accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Christopher Hummel)

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Security forces fire with precision

Staff Sgt. Anthony Quinn, a patrolman from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and Senior Airman Benny Prescott, a 56th SFS desk sergeant, train on Target Detection and Sketching to prepare them for Close Precision Engagement training on April 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Security forces fire with precision

Staff Sgt. Anthony Quinn, a patrolman from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and Senior Airman Benny Prescott, a 56th SFS desk sergeant, train on Target Detection and Sketching to prepare them for Close Precision Engagement training on April 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Security forces fire with precision

Staff Sgt. Anthony Quinn, a patrolman from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and Senior Airman Benny Prescott, a 56th SFS desk sergeant, train on Target Detection and Sketching to prepare them for Close Precision Engagement training on April 3. Target Detection and Sketching are two kinds of techniques used by sharpshooters and is used to find small objects and potential targets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Security forces fire with precision

Staff Sgt. Anthony Quinn, a patrolman from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and Senior Airman Benny Prescott, a 56th SFS desk sergeant, train on Target Detection and Sketching to prepare them for Close Precision Engagement training on April 3. Target Detection and Sketching are two kinds of techniques used by sharpshooters and is used to find small objects and potential targets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Control Center

Staff Sgt. Dawn Merzak, 56th Security Forces trainer, mans the Base security operations control center, Mar. 18. Her job is to monitor all facility alarm notifications, dispatch units to reported incidents and is the eyes and ears of base security. SSgt Merzak’s main goal is to provide second to none security to Luke Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Arms Instructor

Staff Sgt. Daniel Romero, 56th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, instructs Maj. Brock Nolan, 56th Medical Operations Squadron staff therapist with techniques on how to fire an M-16 rifle, Mar. 18. SSgt Romero is responsible for maintaining and inspecting all weapons assigned to Luke Air Force Base. Combat Arms instructors conduct live fire training for over 2,000 personnel a year, and use a priority system to ensure deployment requirements are met. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Search Dog

Staff Sgt. John Pillarella, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, works with Jampy, a military working dog Mar. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Jampy is one of six Military dogs assigned to Luke, with one currently deployed. SSgt Pillarella and his dog play a key role in providing top notch security measures. SSgt Paillarella is currently training Jampy on how to locate explosives in preparation for operations in Iraq. The theam occasionally assists local law enforcement on bomb and drug searches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Dog Treat

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Bravo, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rewards his military working dog Rex after a training exercise Mar. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. SSgt Bravo is honing Rex’s scent skills on explosives, specifically designed to for convoy operations in Iraq. Luke AFB, has six working dogs assigned to the base with one currently deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Car Search

Staff Sgt. Andrew Jackson, 56th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, gives instructions to Mr. Paul Blackmons before he conducts an inspection on his vehicle Mar. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The vehicles chosen for the inspection are based on a number sequence system provided by the Mission Support Group Commander. SSgt Jackson ensures a complete and thorough search of the vehicle by inspecting the engine compartment to include the undercarriage before he releases the vehicle back to Mr. Blackmon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Car Search

Staff Sgt. Andrew Jackson, 56th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, conducts a random vehicle inspection Tuesday, Mar. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Random vehicle searches are conducted as Anti-terrorism measures to ensure base security. The Mission Support Group Commander generates a number sequence on how many, and which gates will participate in the vehicle search. SSgt Jackson provides a thorough search by inspecting the interior and exterior of the vehicle before releasing it back to the owner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Weather Man

Tech. Sgt. Trevor Crane views satellite imagery and a forecast model to better assist with local forecast predictions at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Mar. 18. Sergeant Crane is assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron as the assistant NCOIC weather operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore)

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Body shop

Senior Airman Jason Hicks, a vehicle body maintenance apprentice with the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron, installs an interior door trim Mar. 11. The rear of the vehicle was damaged in an accident which required the exterior to be repainted and the door shell to be reassembled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt Christopher Hummel)

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Weapons

Senior Airman Donald Ballard and Staff Sgt. Jed Hall, aircraft armament assistant specialists with the 309th Aircraft Maintanence Unit, replaces faulty wiring on the right wing of an F-16, Mar. 3, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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Weapons

Staff Sgt. Jose Arreola, aircraft armament assistant specialist with the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., replaces worn out wires on the right wing of an F-16, Mar. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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Egress

Airman First Class Christopher Nichols and Staff Sgt. Greg Frizalone, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron egress specialists, attach an actuator during a canopy installation on an F-16D, Mar. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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AETC commanders meet, discuss way ahead

Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Stippel, left, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, greets Chief Master Sgt. David Green, 59th Medical Wing command chief, upon his arrival at Luke for the Air Education and Training Command Commanders' and Command Chiefs' Conference. (photo be Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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AETC commanders meet, discuss way ahead

Gen. William Looney AETC Commander is greeted by Brig. Gen Tom Jones on the flight line on Feb. 25. Gen. Looney is in attendance for the Air Education Training Command Commanders' and Command Chiefs' conference here at Luke.(Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Gomez)

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