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The U.S. Air Force engine that could fuels Shaw mission

The wheel of a General Electric 80-Tonner train run over a dime on a rail track, Shaw Air Force Base S.C., March 13, 2014. The train wheel holds the 80-ton train on only three-fourth of an inch on the track, which is equvilant to the size of a dime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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The U.S. Air Force engine that could fuels Shaw mission

Adam McDowell, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rail Road Operations engineer, flips the rail switch to chang the direction of the tracks, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 13, 2014. When delivering supplies to base, the two General Electric 80-Tonners have seven miles of track to cover when delivering fuel to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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The U.S. Air Force engine that could fuels Shaw mission

The General Electric-80 Tonner’s train odometer reads 4,775, displaying the number of hours the train has been in action, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 13, 2014. The GE-80 Tonner arrived to Shaw arround in 1952 and is currently one of two active railroad lines in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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The U.S. Air Force engine that could fuels Shaw mission

The General Electric 80-Tonner runs down the track as part of its weekly maintenance test, Shaw Air Force Base S.C., March 13, 2014. The GE-80 tonner can pull approximately 14 train cars and can reach a top speed of 45 MPH, making it a cost effective way to deliver supplies to base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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More than a woman: Airman portrays character, courage and commitment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrianne Del Valle, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons loader talks with a couple of coworkers at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2014. Del Valle has been at Shaw for four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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New foam aids fire fighting

[left to right] U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Bentley and Senior Airman Christopher Paillot, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepare to grab their gear from the new fire truck, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2014. The firefighters spent the whole day learning about the fire department’s new compressed air foam system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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New foam aids fire fighting

The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department received a new fire truck of February 2014 that has the capabilities of using the departments new compressed air foam system, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2014. The fire department spent two days learning the capabilities and usage of the CAF system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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New foam aids fire fighting

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brandon Young and Wesley Martin, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a controlled car fire with the new compressed air foam system, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. March 10, 2014. The new CAF system is a way to cool down a structure on fire by emitting millions of bubbles that trap British thermal units, the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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New foam aids fire fighting

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, test the new compressed air foam system on a building, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2014. Approximately 10 Airman spent the day learning to use the new CAF system, which they are now qualified to use and will be put into effect immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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New foam aids fire fighting

Airman 1st Class Raymond Aguilar, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, tests the force of the new compressed air foam system, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2014. The new CAF system will assist firefighters in extinguishing fires faster than using water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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New foam aids fire fighting

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffery Shinholster, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, tightens the hose connector so that foam may flow freely, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2014. The new compressed air foam system can make the water hose up to four times lighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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Mentorship program develops students, service members

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Valerie Shinwen, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management specialist, talks with three students at Alice Drive Middle School as part of the Sumter School District Mentor Program, Sumter, S.C., March 4, 2014. Shinwen is one of more than 200 Airmen and Soldiers from Shaw Air Force Base who have committed to mentoring local students throughout the school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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Out with the old, in with the new

The 18 new houses recently completed on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. are ready to be moved into by Senior NCOs, March 5, 2014. The residents of these homes previously lived in Shaw’s “legacy” homes, but due to the age and condition, they were offered the new homes to live in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael A. Cossaboom/Released)

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LRS Airmen meet cancer battle head on

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Vanderford, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, (center) looks on with other coworkers from his unit while Airmen from their squadron have their heads shaved in support of a 20th LRS wingman who was recently diagnosed with cancer, March 5, 2014, Sumter, S.C. The Airmen assigned to the 20th LRS pulled together and had their heads shaved to support their wingman who is now undergoing chemotherapy. The team of Airmen expressed a “one team, one fight” mind set and plan to help their wingman as he fights cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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LRS Airmen meet cancer battle head on

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Gurley, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron has his head shaved at a local barber shop in support of a 20th LRS wingman who was recently diagnosed with cancer, March 5, 2014, Sumter, S.C. Gurley and 13 other Airmen assigned to the 20th LRS pulled together and had their heads shaved to support their wingman who is now undergoing chemotherapy. The team of Airmen expressed a “one team, one fight” mind set and plan to help their wingman as he fights cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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LRS Airmen meet cancer battle head on

Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron had their heads completely shaved in support of a 20th LRS wingman who was recently diagnosed with cancer, March 5, 2014, Sumter, S.C. The Airmen assigned to the 20th LRS pulled together and had their heads shaved to support their wingman who is now undergoing chemotherapy. The team of Airmen expressed a “one team, one fight” mind set and plan to help their wingman as he fights cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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LRS Airmen meet cancer battle head on

Hair collects on the floor of a local barber shop as 13 Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron have their heads completely shaved in support of a 20th LRS wingman who was recently diagnosed with cancer, March 5, 2014, Sumter, S.C. The Airmen assigned to the 20th LRS pulled together and had their heads shaved to support their wingman who is now undergoing chemotherapy. The team of Airmen expressed a “one team, one fight” mind set and plan to help their wingman as he fights cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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LRS Airmen meet cancer battle head on

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Gurley, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron has his head shaved at a local barber shop in support of a 20th LRS wingman who was recently diagnosed with cancer, March 5, 2014, Sumter, S.C. Gurley and 12 other Airmen assigned to the 20th LRS pulled together and had their heads shaved to support their wingman who is now undergoing chemotherapy. The team of Airmen expressed a “one team, one fight” mind set and plan to help their wingman as he fights cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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LRS Airmen battle cancer head on

Approximately 13 Airmen had their heads shaved for a Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman who was diagnosed with cancer, Sumter, S.C., March 5, 2014. The Airmen showed support for their co-worker and fellow brother so that he knows during hard times he is not alone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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LRS Airmen battle cancer head on

Airmen get their heads shaved to support a fellow Airmen diagnosed with cancer, Sumter, S.C., March 5, 2014. Approximately 13 Airmen came together and had their heads shaved for an Airman in the LRS squadron who was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, a type of cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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