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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Senior Airman Joseph Bahr (left), 56th Aeromedicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, and Staff Sgt. Eric Roberts, 56th Aeromedicine Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Radiation and Safety Operations Element, monitor volatile organic compounds in the air during a fuel spill exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The exercise simulated a catastrophic fuel spill during a monsoon; a bioenvironmental response team was dispatched to assess the air quality for hazardous compounds. Luke holds quarterly exercises to ensure Airmen remain proficient in emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Firefighters from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fuel spill during an exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Various squadrons from the base worked together to test their emergency response plans in case of a real-world fuel spill incident. Luke holds exercises quarterly to ensure Airmen remain proficient in their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Airman 1st Class Jared Schmidt, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands ready during a fuel spill exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The exercise involved various response teams working together to contain the spill and assess any potential environmental impact. Luke holds exercises quarterly to ensure Airmen remain proficient on emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Two 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters walk through a fuel storage area during a fuel spill exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During the exercise, Luke emergency response teams responded to a simulated catastrophic fuel spill caused by extreme weather. Luke holds exercises quarterly to ensure Airmen remain proficient in their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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61st FS sends 10 F-35s to Eielson AFB to enhance training efforts

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., touches down Sept. 6, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 61st FS sent six U.S. Air Force and four Royal Australian air force F-35s to complete the student pilot’s training capstone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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61st FS sends 10 F-35s to Eielson AFB to enhance training efforts

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares to land Sept. 6, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Student fighter pilots from the 61st FS integrated with F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson AFB, as part of a training capstone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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Honor the Fallen: 9/11 Tower Challenge

Luke Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen present the colors during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 11, 2019, at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ariz. Military members, emergency responders and community members climbed more than 2,000 steps to honor those who lost their life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Honor the Fallen: 9/11 Tower Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Tyler Hendrix, 56th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, carries a military working dog during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 11, 2019, at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ariz. Military members, emergency responders and community members climbed more than 2,000 steps to honor those who lost their life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Honor the Fallen: 9/11 Tower Challenge

Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, front left, 56th Fighter Wing commander, along with military and local community members watch a video during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 11, 2019, at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ariz. During the 9/11 Tower Challenge community members honored the men and women who lost their life during the 9/11 attacks against the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Honor the Fallen: 9/11 Tower Challenge

A firefighter from the Glendale Fire Department rings a bell during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 11, 2019, at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ariz. Participants rang a bell signifying their completion of the 2,071 steps they climbed during the challenge. The steps represented the 110 floors of the World Trade Center first responders climbed during the terrorist attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Honor the Fallen: 9/11 Tower Challenge

A firefighter from the Casa Grande Fire Department climbs stairs during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 11, 2019, at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ariz. Participants climbed 2,071 steps to represent the 110 floors of the World Trade Center that first responders climbed during the terrorist attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, disconnects a hose from a liquid nitrogen (LIN) cart Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Liquid nitrogen assists in the process of airing up the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II’s tires. It takes approximately 45 minutes to fill up a LIN cart. Masnyk maintains and operates fuels, as well as cryogenics facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution fuels operator, drags a hose after she finishes refueling an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 309th Fighter Squadron Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 is a multi-role fighter aircraft used in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks, as well as to locate targets in all types of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution fuels operator, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 takes approximately 10 minutes to refuel, requiring 1000-1,400 gallons of fuel per refuel. Overall, the F-16 has the capacity to hold more than 7,000 pounds of jet fuel. It holds at least 6,000 pounds of fuel per sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, performs a foreign object debris check Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Fuels distribution operators search the refueling truck for debris around the vehicle and on the tires every time the vehicle is driven on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution fuels operator, sits in a R-11 Refueler and relays information over a radio while writing down statistics on a daily summary worksheet after refueling an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are approximately 90 refuelings that happen each day. The number of gallons issued, location and tail number of the aircraft that was refueled are written on the daily summary worksheet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution fuels operator, pulls out a fuel hose to fuel an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. R-11 Refuelers are used to refuel the jets and can carry approximately 6,000 gallons of fuel. Distribution fuels operators handle jet fuel, operate large vehicles and ensure the compliance of all safety regulations while performing their job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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A day in the life of POL

Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, uses a hammer to loosen a pipe attached to a liquid nitrogen (LIN) cart Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Liquid nitrogen’s temperature is minus 321 degrees Fahrenheit which causes the pipe to freeze to the LIN cart. Three to four LIN carts are filled in a week which assists in the process of airing up the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s and F-35A Lightning II’s tires. Masnyk maintains and operates fuels, as well as cryogenics facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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‘Dirt Boyz’ keep jets soaring, infrastructure operating

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jones, 56th Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment operator, shovels dirt Aug. 12, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Jones spend about five hours laying down rock and preparing the area for a newly constructed running track. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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‘Dirt Boyz’ keep jets soaring, infrastructure operating

Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Jamison, 56th Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment operator uses a mini excavator to dig in the road while Staff Sgt. Robert Newton, 56th CES pavements and heavy equipment operator, ensures the mini excavator doesn’t cause damage during a valve replacement project Aug. 12, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Nicknamed the “Dirt Boyz,” these Airmen maintain Luke’s runways, sidewalks, drainage systems, and repair roads and any damages to the barriers along the base perimeter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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