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Creating the shape

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Jim Connelly, Wood Shop supervisor, cuts out specific shapes to fit a stencil design of a shadow bow here July 9. To get the shape of the Air Force insignia, every piece has to be cut at a certain angle and then put together with glue and nails. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green/RELEASED)

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Cutting the shape

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Three pieces of wood lay on a saw table before being cut for use as part of a shadow box here July 9. The types of wood used to create the shadow box are black walnut and red oak, which provide a unique look when finished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green/RELEASED)

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Quick reaction

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Xavier Williams, 23rd Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, and Senior Airman Jimmy Wilson, 23rd OSS airfield management shift leader, display what measures to follow during an emergency situation here July 23. With an “Attack, Rescue, Protect” mission, it’s vital to ensure Moody’s aircraft have a safe flightline to land on. No Moody aircraft can takeoff or land without the approval of the 23rd OSS airfield management team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green/RELEASED)

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I can hear a beat

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Ashlyn and Ethan, children of Staff Sgt. Paul Keller, 41st Rescue Squadron flight engineer, listen to each other’s heartbeat with a stethoscope as Master Sgt. Rachael Clark, 23rd Medical Operations Squadron superintendant, observes during Moody’s Bring Your Child to Work Day here July 23. Family members were able to interact with military members and handle equipment during their time on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Helmet check

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Ellianna, daughter of Capt. Benjamin Buchta, 41st Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot, puts on a helmet during Moody’s Bring Your Child to Work Day here July 23. The helmet was part of the 38th Rescue Squadron’s pararescueman equipment on display for family members to see. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Better than an arcade

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Military family members had the chance to come on base to view static aircraft displays and emergency vehicles used by different squadrons on Moody here July 23. They were allowed to tour an HC-130P/N Combat King, HH-60G Pave Hawk and A-10C Thunderbolt II along with other vehicles used by Moody personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Where Dad works

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Tech. Sgt. Kianta Asplund, 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, gives a tour of a HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft to his daughter Mia during Moody’s Bring Your Child to Work Day here July 23. Sergeant Asplund showed his daughter what aircraft he works on daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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My work vehicle

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Master Sgt. Mathew Wells, 38th Rescue Squadron chief enlisted manager, speaks with his daughter Sophie inside an HH-60G Pave Hawk during Moody’s Bring Your Child to Work Day here July 23. Military members were allowed to bring their family members to the base to see Moody static displays and other equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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All under the same roof

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Two TF-34 engines from an A-10C Thunderbolt II wait to be repaired as members from the 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron work on an engine from an HC-130P/N Combat King here July 22. Since the opening of a new repair facility, engines from the A-10C, HC-130P/N and HH-60G Pave Hawk aircraft are maintained together in one building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Bird’s eye view

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Treyan Doss, 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares a HC-130P/N Combat King’s reduction gearbox for installation here July 22. The overall goal of the 23rd CMS is to ensure that each aerospace propulsion technician stationed at Moody can maintain engines from the HH-60G Pave Hawk, A-10 Thunderbolt II and C-130 Combat King aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Tight squeeze

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Bobby Rodriguez, 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, sits in the back of an engine from an HC-130P/N Combat King and prepares to install a reduction gearbox here July 22. Currently, Airman Rodriguez is qualified to repair only the HC-130P/N engine. He will start training for the maintenance of other engines once he reaches his 5-level certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Getting in close

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Tavaris Brown, 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, uses a set of pliers to remove safety wires from an A-10C Thunderbolt II pylon tower during maintenance on a TF-34 aircraft engine here July 22. Once the integration is completed, each aerospace propulsion technician from the base will be able to maintain the engines of the A-10C, HC-130 P/N Combat King and HH-60G Pave Hawk aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Just out of reach

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Horner, 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, removes bolts from a TF-34 engine during routine maintenance here July 22. Once members like Airman Horner achieve their 5-level certification, they will be able to start their task qualifications toward the other two engines from the HC-130P/N Combat King and HH-60G Pave Hawk. (U.S. Ai r Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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That’s not good

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Master Sgt. David Smith, 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight chief, observes Tech. Sgt. Charles Carpentier, 23rd CMS combat search and rescue propulsion section chief, while he examines the inside of a TF-34 engine here July 22. Sergeants Smith and Carpentier are working together to train all aerospace propulsion technicians to work on any of the three aircraft engines at Moody. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Facility tour

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A TF-34 engine waits for repair as Airmen from the Component Maintenance Squadron give a tour to local community members as the new TF-34 Engine Repair Facility is unveiled at the ribbon-cutting ceremony here July. The new facility has three stations where the engine is broken down and repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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The cut

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Col. Gary Henderson, 23rd Wing commander, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with Debbie Cannon, U.S. Senator regional representative, during the TF-34 Engine Repair Facility ribbon-cutting ceremony here July 16. Other members from Moody and community leaders also assisted in cutting the ribbon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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The opening speech

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Col. Gary Henderson, 23rd Wing commander, speaks to the local community and Team Moody during the TF-34 Engine Repair Facility ribbon-cutting ceremony here July 16. The TF-34 engine allows the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft to provide close air support to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Exceptional pilot award

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Wayne Dirkes, Naval Test Pilot School student, receives the 2009 Exceptional Pilot Award from retired Lt. Gen. Steve Polk, Order of the Daedalians national commander, here July 16.The award is presented annually to a pilot selected by each of the five military branches. Selection for this award is based on exceptional deeds performed to assure mission success, acts of valor as an aviator, or an extraordinary display of courage or leadership in the air in support of an air operation. The Order of the Daedalians is a national fraternity for military pilots and encourages patriotism, integrity and good character (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman/RELEASED)

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Dirt boys at work

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Staff. Sgt. Doug Weymer, 823rd RED HORSE Squadron NCO in-charge of demolition, from Hurlburt field, Fla., walks through the site monitoring his Airmen’s work here July 15. The 823rd RHS members form a unique squadron that travels to bases and provides construction assistance to help train for real-world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green/RELEASED)

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Sweating hard

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Staff. Sgt. Matthew Chandler, 823rd RED HORSE Squadron engineering assistant, has sweat dripping down his face while using a core drill here July 15. Members of the 823rd RHS work six days a week in 100 degrees-plus temperatures on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green/RELEASED)

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