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Diamond shield brings together U.S. and Australian air force units together to support joint operations as part of the Royal Australian Air Force Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Similar to weapons school for U.S. Air Force pilots , the AWIC trains Airmen on valuable tactics techniques and procedures. Diamond Shield aims to test AWIC students on they're knowledge to this point as well as provide an opportunity to integrate with U.S. Air Force assets and Airmen.


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U.S. and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airmen check fuel samples from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Diamond Shield 2019, March 27, 2019, at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown, Australia. Diamond shield brings together U.S. and Australian air force units together to support joint operations as part of the Royal Australian Air Force Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Similar to weapons school for U.S. Air Force pilots , the AWIC trains Airmen on valuable tactics techniques and procedures. Diamond Shield aims to test AWIC students on they're knowledge to this point as well as provide an opportunity to integrate with U.S. Air Force assets and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo By Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator plows snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The Airmen at the snow barn keep the infrastructure of the base as safe as possible by removing snow and ice in order to maintain a mission-ready status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator removes snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The runway at Eielson is always active, and therefore must remain free of debris at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
John Kowalski, the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron director of airfield snow removal operations, checks the blade on a plow on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 21, 2019. Snow barn and vehicle maintenance Airmen work closely together to ensure all equipment is properly maintained due to extensive use and harsh winter conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator clears snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. To completely clear one inch of snow off of the runway, 354 CES Airmen have to move approximately 495,000 pounds of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)