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Extinguishing the Flames

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Ruester, the 354th Fire Emergency Services assistant chief of operations, demonstrates a fire engine simulator at the main fire station on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2020, at the main fire station on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2020. Airmen from the Eielson Fire Department are knowledgeable in various skills to include structural response, aircraft rescue and firefighting, hazardous material handling, emergency medical services and technical rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Extinguishing the Flames

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Ruester, the 354th Fire Emergency Services assistant chief of operations, demonstrates a fire engine simulator at the main fire station on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2020. The mission of the Eielson Fire Department is to provide fire emergency services for the preservation of life, property and the mission of Eielson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Extinguishing the Flames

Airmen assigned to the Eielson Fire Department must go thought a rigorous 68 day training course and curriculum before becoming a certified firefighter. They must be skilled in a variety of tasks to include structural response, aircraft rescue and firefighting, hazardous material handling, emergency medical services and technical rescue. Upon graduation and assignment to their new base, they are tasked with completing a Fire & Emergency Services Developmental Program “Rookie Book” consisting of three parts; an oral board, writing assignments and a critical task list on basic firemanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Extinguishing the Flames

The mission of the Eielson Fire Department is to provide fire emergency services for the preservation and protection of life, property and the mission of the Air Force. Eielson firefighters are trained to handle both structure and aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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354th Fighter Wing welcomes new wing commander

Group leadership renders the first salute to Col. David Berkland, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 17, 2020. The colonel assumed command of the 354th Fighter Wing upon completion of an assignment as the 405th Air Expeditionary Group commander at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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200714-F-AX893-0025

Airman 1st Class Lukas Turley, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, watches as Airman 1st Class Kelly McKamy, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, both assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, closes the maintenance interface panel on an F-35 Lightning II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2020. The Airmen assigned to Eielson conducted operations out of JBER to maintain mission readiness during routine runway maintenance at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnathon Wines)

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200714-F-AX893-0033

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Sherman, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prepares to remove aircraft chocks from an F-35 Lightning II before takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2020. The Airmen assigned to Eielson conducted operations out of JBER to maintain mission readiness during routine runway maintenance at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnathon Wines)

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200714-F-AX893-0048

U.S. Air Force Col. David Skalicky, 354th Operations Group commander assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, dons his helmet before taking off for a training sortie out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2020. F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the 356th Fighter Squadron and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 18th Aggressor Squadron conducted training with 3rd Wing F-22 Raptors while on temporary duty at JBER. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnathon Wines)

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200714-F-AX893-0080

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lukas Turley, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, salutes Maj. Brian Mueller, 356th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, both assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, before taking off for a training sortie at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2020. This is the first temporary duty assignment for the 356th FS since the unit received its first fighter aircraft in April 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnathon Wines)

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200714-F-AX893-0092

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Mueller, 356th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes off in an F-35 Lightning II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2020. The Airmen assigned to Eielson conducted operations out of JBER to maintain mission readiness during routine runway maintenance at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnathon Wines)

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200714-F-AX893-0013

Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prepare to fly a training sortie out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2020. The Airmen assigned to Eielson conducted operations out of JBER to maintain mission readiness during routine runway maintenance at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnathon Wines)

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354th LRS; one-stop shop for heavy vehicle maintenance

Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, loosens an air hose on an Oshkosh H-series Broom on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Vehicle mechanics have to work in tight spaces to repair equipment and cannot be afraid to get dirty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th LRS; one-stop shop for heavy vehicle maintenance

Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, selects a socket for repair work at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Vehicle mechanics are meticulous in organizing their tools to ensure accountability of all assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th LRS; one-stop shop for heavy vehicle maintenance

Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, uses a wrench to work on an Oshkosh H-series Broom on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Vehicle mechanics repair the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron’s snow removal equipment to ensure the flight line stays clear for flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th LRS; one-stop shop for heavy vehicle maintenance

Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, inspects a busted air hose on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Vehicle mechanics must document and maintain accountability of parts and tools to ensure Air Force assets and funds are used properly and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th LRS; one-stop shop for heavy vehicle maintenance

Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, takes a brief break from working to pose for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Bowen is a second-generation Air Force vehicle mechanic; his father, former Senior Airman Tom Bowen, served from 1991-1995. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Eielson fire department fights more than fires

Airman Lily Lane, a 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls a hose from a fire truck as part of a training exercise on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. Eielson firefighters conduct routine walk-throughs of installation facilities to ensure a more rapid response in case of an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Eielson fire department fights more than fires

Airman 1st Class Taylor Beard, a 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, loads a hose onto a fire truck during a training exercise on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. The Eielson fire department is unique because one day they are responding to a wildfire and the next they are rescuing someone who is suffering from cold weather exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Eielson fire department fights more than fires

Airman Lily Lane, a 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls a hose from a fire truck during a training exercise on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. Eielson firefighters train for multiple types of situations such as cold-weather response, forest fire containment, structure and vehicle fires, as well as medical emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Eielson fire department fights more than fires

The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department emblem on the side of a firetruck on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. Eielson firefighters respond to different types of calls including fire and medical emergencies, accidents involving hazardous materials and incidents on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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