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X-ray vision

Senior Airman Doug Caldas, 6th Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging technician, ensures the angle is correct on a General Electric X-ray tube, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 16, 2012. Caldas is responsible for ensuring the X-ray is correctly shot enabling radiologists to properly diagnose a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Tracy/Released)

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X-ray vision

Senior Airman Doug Caldas, 6th Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging technician, locates the iliac crest of a patient to find a centering point for an anterior-posterior lumbar spine X-ray, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 16, 2012. X-rays are used to identify fractures or irregularities in a patient’s anatomy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Tracy/Released)

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CUI pep rally

Col. Scott DeThomas, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Victoria Gamble, 6th AMW command chief, conduct a consolidated unit inspection pep rally for the Airmen of the 6th AMW Nov. 8, 2012, in an effort to energize and prepare the wing for the upcoming CUI at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The wing will be inspected by the Air Mobility Command inspector generals from Nov. 14-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)

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Out with the old in with the new

Senior Airman Imani Clark, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment journeyman, stores a recently returned MCU-2 gas mask Nov. 5, 2012, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. More than 2,500 MCU-2 gas masks will be retired and replaced with the joint service gas mask M-50. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melanie Bulow-Kelly/Released)

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You break it, we fix it

Staff Sgt. Jasmine McKinney, 6th Communications Squadron client service technician, examines the random access memory after removing it from a computer tower at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 02, 2012. RAM consists of millions of capacitors that store they data saved on computers temporarily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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You break it, we fix it

Staff Sgt. Jasmine McKinney, 6th Communications Squadron client service technician, fastens the clamp of an antistatic wrist strap before removing random access memory from a computer tower at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 02, 2012. The antistatic wrist strap is used to safely ground an individual who is working on sensitive electronic equipment to prevent the buildup of static electricity in their body which can result in electrostatic discharge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Grant)(Released)

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You break it, we fix it

Staff Sgt. Jasmine McKinney, 6th Communications Squadron client service technician, prepares to remove the random access memory from a computer tower at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 02, 2012.Once the RAM is removed it will be inspected and then placed aside while an upgrade is installed in to the computer tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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You break it, we fix it

Staff Sgt. Jasmine McKinney, 6th Communications Squadron client service technician, removes the outer panel from a computer tower to access the computers random access memory at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 02, 2012. RAM is a type of solid state memory that has no moving parts and allows the temporarily storage data on your computer that will disappear when the power switch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Grant) (Released)

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Preparing to take-off

Airman 1st Class Kevin Brown, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts operation checks on the units of a KC-135 Stratotanker to ensure that all units function properly Oct. 2, 2012, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. This is one of the last steps in the pre-flight external inspections before take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/released)

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Preparing to take-off

Maj. Chris Collins, 91st Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, and Airman 1st Class Trenton Scalf, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspect the rear panel of a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 2, 2012. The flightcrew empties the rear panel during the pre-flight inspections to prevent excess water build-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/released)

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Preparing to take-off

Maj. Chris Collins, 91st Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, and Airman 1st Class Kevin Brown, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an engine safety panel of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 2, 2012. The engine safety panel holds an external fire preventative unit that would release fluid in the event of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/released)

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Preparing to take-off

Maj. Chris Collins, 91st Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, inspects the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 2, 2012. Inspecting the landing gear is one step in the pre-flight inspection to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/released)

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Preparing to take-off

Airmen from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron and the 6th Air Mobility Wing board a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 2, 2012, prior to departure from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The flightcrew was a part of an air refueling mission involving three KC-135 Stratotankers that will maximize fuel in one space and enhance combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/released)

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Preparing to take-off

Maj. Chris Collins, 91st Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, briefs a KC-135 Stratotanker flightcrew on safety procedures and guidelines at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 2, 2012. The flightcrew was part of a large ship formation involving three KC-135’s in route to refuel C-17 Globemaster III’s over Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/released)

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Joint Service Parachute Packing

Parachute riggers from multiple commands prepare and pack parachutes at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012. The joint parachute shop consists of service members from JCSE, United States Special Operations Command and United States Special Operations Command Central. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/ Released/ cropped for point of interest)

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Joint Service Parachute Packing

U.S. Army Sgt. Luke Allen, Joint Communications Support Element parachute rigger, packs the last portion of the parachute into a deployment bag at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012. The joint parachute shop consists of service members from JCSE, United States Special Operations Command and United States Special Operations Command Central. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/ Released/ cropped for point of interest)

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Joint Service Parachute Packing

U.S. Army Sgt. Luke Allen, Joint Communications Support Element parachute rigger, adjusts a parachute’s suspension lines during the parachute packing process at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Sept. 18, 2012. The line continuity check is performed every time a parachute is packed to ensure no lines are crossed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/ Released/ cropped for point of interest)

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Joint Service Parachute Packing

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Goldsmith, United States Special Operations Command Central parachute rigger, secures a deployment bag to a canopy during the parachute packing process at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012. All parachute connections are made using quarter-inch cotton webbing and secured by tying a surgeon’s knot locking knot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/ Released/ cropped for point of interest)

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Joint Service Parachute Packing

U.S. Army Sgt. Luke Allen, Joint Communications Support Element parachute rigger, threads suspension lines of a parachute through loops attached to a deployment bag at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012. The lines must be threaded properly to ensure proper deployment of the chute following a jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/ Released/ cropped for point of interest)

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Joint Service Parachute Packing

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vincent Horne, United States Special Operations Command Central parachute rigger, ensures suspension lines don’t become tangled during the final stages of parachute packing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012. The lines must stay untangled to ensure proper deployment of the chute following a jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell/ Released/ cropped for point of interest)

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