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Iceman return home with honor

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Master Sgt. John Fife shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Mark Graper after receiving the Bronze Star here during a welcome home ceremony Apr. 10. Sgt. Fife was awarded the Bronze Star for his outstanding leadership in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Iceman return home with honor

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Senior Master Sgt. Albert Schnieider shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Mark Graper after receiving the Bronze Star here during a welcome home ceremony Apr. 10. Sgt. Schnieider was awarded the Bronze Star for his outstanding leadership in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Iceman return home with honor

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Col. Mark Moore shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Mark Graper after receiving the Bronze Star here during a welcome home ceremony Apr. 10. Col. Moore was awarded the Bronze Star for his outstanding leadership in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Training that matters

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Senior Airman John Buckley demonstrates how to identify chemical agents on a piece of M8 paper Apr. 7. Airman Buckley is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives training instructor and responder assigned to the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Training that matters

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Senior Airman John Buckley inspects a gas mask for cracks and misuse Apr. 7. Airman Buckley is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives training instructor and responder assigned to the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Training that matters

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Senior Airman John Buckley reviews the different types of explosive ordinances during a chemical warfare training class Apr. 7. Airman Buckley is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives training instructor and responder assigned to the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Training that matters

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Staff Sgt. Oscar Perez shows Tech Sgt. Chris Howard how to apply the second skin on a gas mask during a chemical warfare training class Apr. 7. Chemical warfare training teaches Airmen how to survive and operate in deployed environment or at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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One team

A group of soldiers run on Baker Field House's track for their physical fitness test April 9, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Eielson's fitness center offers a one-eight mile track, an 80-yard floor space field for indoor sports during the winter months. Fort Wainwright is less than 30 miles away from Eielson allowing Soliders and Airmen the benefit of using both installations' facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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One team

Army Sergeant Neirasha Tucker keeps count of Specialist Alex Hagy's push-ups at Baker Field House April 9, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Soldiers from Fort Wainwright frequently use Eielson's fitness center during the winter months for its large indoor track and field. Personnel from Eielson and Wainwright team up often due to the close proximity of the two military installations and their strong rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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One team

Soldiers from Fort Wainwright do push-ups for their physical fitness test April 9, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Soldiers are a common sight at Eielson's fitness center, which has a large indoor track and field. The close proximity of the two military installations promotes good relations and provides many opportunites to interact. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Emergency teams respond to fire

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA -- Airman from the Eielson AFB Fire Department roll up fire hoses after responding to a fire at an on-base residence Apr. 6. Firefighters responded to the scene within five minutes and helped mitigate property damage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Separation anxiety

Deployments can be stressful and difficult on families especially for young children who may not understand why their mom or dad is not around. With deployments now averaging six months to a year, military children need our support now more than ever. April is Month of the Military Child, which takes time to recognize children whose parents are serving their country. (U.S. Air Force photo Illustration/Senior Airman Jonathan Snyder)

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Month of the Military Child

The month of April is designated as Month of the Military Child to recognize the sacrifices armed forces children make and the hardships they must overcome being separated while a parent is deployed supporting Overseas Contingency Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Snyder)

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A closer look

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ledgett views a chest X-ray April 2, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 354th Medical Group now digitally processes X-rays, which can be e-mailed, saving time and money compared to older methods. Sergeant Ledgett is the NCO in charge of diagnostic imaging, 354th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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A closer look

One of the most common X-rays performed, checking the wrist and hands for arthritis, is performed April 2, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. X-rays can be performed faster and with fewer retakes now since the technician can view the image instantly on the computer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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A closer look

Tech. Sgts. Christopher Ledgett and Rebekah Virtue demonstrate how a hand is positioned using the anterior-posterior exposure April 2, 2009 Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This type of X-ray exposure means it will pass through the patient from front to back. Sergeant Ledgett is the NCO in charge of diagnostic imaging 354th Medical Group, and Sergeant Virtue is the NCO in charge of the pulmonary clinic 354th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Eielson Airmen journey to Alyeska ski resort

Airman 1st Class Patrick Lauer, 354th Force Support Squadron, waits patiently in the van March 20, 2009, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The drive from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska was 382.15 miles. The road goes through Denali National Park, where travelers view glaciated landscape along the drive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Eielson Airmen journey to Alyeska ski resort

Airman 1st Class Tyler Barresi, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Senior Airman Philip Sonderman, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, run to slide uphill March 20, 2009, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The group stopped here to stretch and view Mount McKinley, the highest mountain peak in North America, at a height of approximately 20,320 feet, located in Denali National Park. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Eielson Airmen journey to Alyeska ski resort

Airmen pose at the top of Alyeska Ski Resort March 21, 2009, Girdwood, Alaska. Alyeska has ski trails for all skill levels along with several amenities to include a spa, restaurants, and specialty shops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Eielson Airmen journey to Alyeska ski resort

Chaplain (Capt.) Phillip Griffin leads everyone in prayer before the 382.15 mile journey from the hotel in Anchorage, Alaska to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 22, 2009. The ski trip was funded by the chapel to boost the morale of Airmen by socializing and also providing time to grow spiritually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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