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Airman 1st Class Eric Amato, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, secures a safety harness Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The harness prevents Airmen from falling from elevated positions. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Joshua Harper, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, spots his wingman who is operating a JLG lift, Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Spotters are responsible for guiding the JLG operator in order to avoid a collision with other objects. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance group use a JLG Lift to replace the McConnell banner on the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen are required to wear safety harnesses when working from high positions.(US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Eric Amato, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, sands the McConnell insignia on off the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Old markings are repainted with updated dimensions so that all McConnell aircraft match. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron prepare to use a JLG lift, Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The JLG operator requires guidance from a spotter to avoid colliding into objects within his blind spots. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Eric Amato, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, sands the McConnell insignia off the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He wears personal protective equipment to protect himself from paint particles as he removes paint. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Joshua Harper, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, guides an Airman operating a JLG lift, Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Harper stands ready to sound off an air horn to let the JLG operator know to stop the lift. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Communication between an operator and spotter is required to use a JLG Lift safely. The spotter carries an air-horn to signal the operator, helping prevent a collision. The lift is capable of extending 40 feet upwards. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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An Airman from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron observes his wingman who is preparing to paint the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Oct. 2, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A spotter purpose helps prevent the JLG operator from encountering a hazard or potential emergencies. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Structural maintenance Airmen, from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, visually and verbally signal one another while using a JLG Lift. The operator is required to wear a safety harness as a safety measure. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron work together while operating a JLG Lift, Oct. 2, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Structural maintenance Airmen are required to wear safety harness when performing tasks while elevated. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Eric Amato, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, prepares to paint the McConnell insignia the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Oct. 2, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He wears a safety harness as a safety measure. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Eric Amato, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, paints the McConnell insignia the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Oct. 2, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He wears personal protective equipment to protect himself from harmful paint fumes. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Airman 1st Class Eric Amato, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, removes tape from the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 2, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen wear personal protective equipment to prevent themselves from harmful paint vapors.(US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Published Oct. 10, 2013