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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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‘Dirt Boyz’ keep jets soaring, infrastructure operating

Staff Sgt. Robert Newton (left) and Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Jamison (right), 56th Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment operators, use an asphalt road cutter to remove chunks of asphalt Aug. 12, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Asphalt was removed to enable easier access to an underground valve needing to be replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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SkillsBridge program gives transitioning Airmen the upper hand

Staff Sgt. Tyler Collins, education office formal training manager, reads over the SkillsBridge vetting checklist to educate civilian companies about what the program entails July 29, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This program enables Airmen to get the skills and experience needed to be successful after their separation. Additionally, Airmen will still get paid by the Air Force while participating in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Monet Villacorte)

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SkillsBridge program gives transitioning Airmen the upper hand

Staff Sgt. Tyler Collins, Education Office formal training manager, learns about the SkillsBridge program from Tina Clicquot Mack, education service specialist July 29, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The SkillsBridge program offers Airmen the opportunity to intern with civilian companies six months before their separation date. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Monet Villacorte)

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SkillsBridge program gives transitioning Airmen the upper hand

Staff Sgt. Tyler Collins, education office formal training manager, reads over the SkillsBridge vetting checklist to educate civilian companies about what the program entails July 29, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This program enables Airmen to get the skills and experience needed to be successful after their separation. Additionally, Airmen will still get paid by the Air Force while participating in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Monet Villacorte)

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SkillsBridge program gives transitioning Airmen the upper hand

Tina Clicquot Mack, education service specialist, talks to Staff Sgt. Tyler Collins, education office formal training manager, about the SkillsBridge program offered by the education office July 29, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Airmen who are interested in participating must be expected to be honorably discharged upon separation, must complete at least 180 days on active duty and must apply through self-nomination. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Monet Villacorte)

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SkillsBridge program gives transitioning Airmen the upper hand

Staff Sgt. Tyler Collins, Education Office formal training manager, learns about the SkillsBridge program from Tina Clicquot Mack, education service specialist July 29, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The SkillsBridge program offers Airmen the opportunity to intern with civilian companies six months before their separation date. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Monet Villacorte)

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Cyber security technicians protect Luke network

Airman 1st Class Stephen Lowe, 56th Communications Squadron cyber security technician, places a hard drive into a degausser July 31, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. A degausser is used to destroy classified and unclassified material on hard drives, solid-state drives, film and more. It uses a magnet to wipe removable storage off of the item. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Air traffic controllers maintain safety of pilots

Airman 1st Class Richard Haselden, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses a computer system to do aircraft simulation training July 15, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The ATCs perform an hour of training, where the aircraft’s characteristics are exactly the same as how they ordinarily fly, helping the ATCs get familiar with unique scenarios that might happen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Air traffic controllers maintain safety of pilots

Staff Sgt. George Garrett, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, writes down information on a flight progress strip in the Air Traffic Control Tower July 15, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Flight strips are used to verify an aircraft’s flight plan along with recordings of the controller’s audio communication with the aircraft. ATCs radio the pilots, constantly relaying flight and landing instructions, weather updates and safety information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Air traffic controllers maintain safety of pilots

Staff Sgt. George Garrett, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, plots the location of aircraft on a radar scope July 10, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The radar scope is a computer screen with rings and dots that identify where aircraft are in the airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Air traffic controllers maintain safety of pilots

Staff Sgt. George Garrett, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, scans the horizon for a pair of F-35 Lightning II aircraft returning from a mission from the Air Traffic Control Tower July 15, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Overseeing more than five miles from the tower, the ATCs get visual observation on the aircraft in their airspace and make quick decisions by monitoring different variables. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Samantha Campbell, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, sizes a clamp on middle piping that is used for an exhaust system June 29, 2019, in the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Middle piping connects the resonator and the muffler at the rear of the vehicles, quieting the engine. Available auto repair services include tire balancing, electronic engine diagnostics, wheel alignments, and more. All military and dependent ID card owners can use the shop Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Igor Pacheco, 56th Medical Support Squadron lab technician (left), and Senior Airman Samantha Campbell, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, work together to replace an exhaust system in a vehicle June 29, 2019, in the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Exhaust systems are typically replaced to upgrade the vehicle’s sound, or because the old exhaust system is no longer working effectively. All military and dependent ID card owners can use the shop Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For an additional fee, a certified shop mechanic will provide motorcycle tire changing and balancing, minor repairs and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Igor Pacheco, 56th Medical Support Squadron lab technician, shuffles through a tool box while replacing an exhaust system on his 2018 Subaru June 29, 2019, in the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The exhaust system aids in moving the exhaust gases created by the engine away from the front of the vehicle to the rear, where it is expelled. All military and dependent ID card owners can use the shop Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Auto Hobby Shop staff are available to help customers that need assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Igor Pacheco, 56th Medical Support Squadron lab technician, applies soapy water to a clamp on middle piping during an exhaust system replacement for his vehicle June 29, 2019, at the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Leaking exhaust would create bubbles in the soap that could be easily seen. Auto Hobby Shop staff are available to help customers that need assistance. All military and dependent ID card owners can use the shop Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Igor Pacheco, 56th Medical Support Squadron lab technician, reaches for a wrench while replacing an exhaust system on his vehicle June 29, 2019, in the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The shop’s auto repair services range from painting, electronic engine diagnostics, wheel alignments, tire balancing and more. All military and dependent ID card owners can use the shop Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Igor Pacheco, 56th Medical Support Squadron lab technician, uses a ratchet and wrench to tighten a clamp on the middle piping while replacing an exhaust system on his vehicle June 29, 2019, in the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The shop rents stalls hourly and offers automotive bays with hydraulic lift stalls with tools and professional guidance to all military and dependent ID card owners. The shop is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Airmen use Auto Hobby Shop for cheaper car repairs

Senior Airman Igor Pacheco, 56th Medical Support Squadron lab technician, uses a ratchet to loosen a bolt on an exhaust system’s middle piping June 29, 2019, at the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Replacing an exhaust system includes removing the muffler, removing old rubber hangers and adding new ones, detaching the middle piping from the catalytic converter, installing the new muffler and gasket and tightening the bolts. All military and dependent ID card owners can use the shop Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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