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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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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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Thunderbolt with two titles: Marine and Airman

Staff Sgt. Ryan Allen, (middle), stands at attention during his reenlistment ceremony in 2011, at the Belleau Wood Memorial, France. Allen chose to reenlist at this significant place because it’s where the battle of Belleau Wood was, which is widely known as the battle in which Marines were given the title Tuefel Hunden (Devil Dog) by German soldiers due to their relentless assaults in one of the first major U.S. battles of World War I, preventing the crossing of the Marne Rive by German forces, 59 miles away from a near certain Paris occupation. (Courtesy photo)

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Thunderbolt with two titles: Marine and Airman

1st Lt. Ryan Allen, 56th Mission Support Group executive officer, prepares to face a shot during game three of the 2018 Armed Services Hockey Championships, Nov. 7-11, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Luke Thunderbolts eventually took away the New Dawn division championship following a win over the Badger Militia, from the 176th Fighter Squadron, Wisconsin Air National Guard. (Courtesy photo)

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Thunderbolt with two titles: Marine and Airman

Vehicle Operator and Squad Leader poses with the 3rd Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, following a resupply convoy in 2005, in northern Iraq. Cpl. Ryan Allen, during his two deployments in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in 2003 and 2005, conducted over 65 combat logistics patrols traversing over 7,700 miles, delivering crucial supplies throughout the Al Anbar province. (Courtesy photo)

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Thunderbolt with two titles: Marine and Airman

1st Lt. Ryan Allen, 56th Mission Support Group executive officer, poses with his Marine Corps dress blue uniform June 25, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Allen enlisted in the Marine Corps Aug. 30, 2000, before commissioning into the Air Force in 2016. (Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Thunderbolts volunteer at food bank

Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing volunteer at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, packing emergency food boxes, June 8, 2019, in Phoenix. The Airmen helped pack approximately 700 emergency food boxes, which were distributed to various nonprofit partners in nine different Arizona counties. The boxes consisted of pasta, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, soup, and more. (Courtesy photo)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student empties the air out of his buoyancy compensator during a scuba diving class June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. A buoyancy compensator is a piece of diving equipment that allows an individual to float on the surface of the water or establish neutral buoyancy, which allows the diver to neither sink nor rise while underwater. The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center sponsors scuba classes up to three times a year where members fulfill two of three requirements for final scuba certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student puts his goggles and snorkel in place before swimming June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Students were first instructed on how to snorkel and gradually advanced towards more advanced scuba diving techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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