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Bobby Wren, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operator, saws a fence post down to the correct height, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Each post must be seven feet tall from the ground, requiring precision cuts for a straight fence line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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A “Dirt Boy” from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop cuts a fence post, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The “Dirt Boyz” earned their nickname through the use of heavy equipment in different projects that often involve digging up dirt to lay a foundation or anchor an object into the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Senior Airman Willie Hatcher, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operator, cuts a fence post, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Security is a top priority on base, so the “Dirt Boyz” were tasked to erect a new fence to help keep the people and resources of Team McConnell safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Bobby Wren, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operator, counts the number fence posts his crew has to work on, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The posts had to be cut to identical heights before having barbed wire and chain links attached to complete the project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Senior Airman Willie Hatcher, left, Senior Airman Michael Macaraig, and Bobby Wren, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operators, move a load of top rails for a fence while a KC-135 Stratotanker takes off behind them, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The rails were used to connect posts on a new perimeter fence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Senior Airman Michael Macaraig, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operator, operates a mini skid steer unit, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Macaraig used the heavy machinery to easily transport multiple top rails for a perimeter fence that he and his fellow “Dirt Boyz” were constructing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Senior Airman Michael Macaraig, left, and Senior Airman Willie Hatcher secure a top rail while Bobby Wren tightens it into place, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wren and the two Airmen, all 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operators, also known as “Dirt Boyz,” were constructing a new perimeter fence for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Senior Airman Michael Macaraig, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal pavements shop heavy equipment operator, connects two top rails on a fence, July 22, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen, known as “Dirt Boyz” are known to work in the dirt and mud while working on a variety of different projects, including setting up perimeter fences, laying concrete and other outdoor tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Published July 22, 2015