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Bmjamln Duke, 17 Viewmont High School If J Photo by Robert Casey Air Force engineers repave Bagram runway journeyman deployed from Anderson AFB, by Tech. Sgt. Brian Davidson 455tf? Expeditionary Operations Group Public Affairs BAGRAM AB, Afghanistan In 1955, the Soviet Union promised $100 million to Afghanistan. Part of that money was to be used for a new strategic air base now known as Bagram Air Base near the capital city of Kabul. The base became the primary Soviet air- field here during the 1980s, and was built to support countless Cold War fixed- - and Guam. "The project will ultimately make a difference for the safety and security of the aircraft." The engineers are also building all concrete forms and making sure the construction meets Air Force standards. "Our first challenge with the project was limited equipment and supplies. We even had to make our elevations shots the old fashioned way using a string line and level," said Staff Sgt. Wesley Jones, 455th EOG airfield ramp pro- a rotary-win- g aircraft. Almost 50 years after construction started on Bagram AB, and more ject leader, deployed from Travis AFB, Calif. "I'm particularly proud of how our electricians, struc- Every slab of concrete our engineers pour is like a tombstone for the people who threaten the stability and development of Afghanistan. than 30 years after the existing flight line was built, war, weather, time and shoddy construction have taken their toll. Today, airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group civil engi- neers are turning what was once a crumbling sym- bol of oppression into a military airfield that supports operations aimed at eliminating terrorists. Col. Working in the shadow of the Hindu Kush Mountains, the team of engineers are expanding parking for the 0 Thunderbolt II. As recently as 1997, Bagram was under the control of the Taliban. Now, working amidst combat aircraft operations, the engineers are doing their part to bring about the demise of oppression in Afghanistan. The current phase of construction includes 10,000 square feet of additional cargo ramp space and 90,000 square feet of space for comA-1- bat aircraft d "Bagram is littered with thousands of mines and other ordnance, and we have to keep a sharp eye out for these dangers as we unex-plode- prepare the ground," said Staff Sgt. Dale Murray, 455th EOG pavements and equipment tures troops, engineer assistants and supply folks are all working together to get the job done." The engineers' work has a positive impact on all aircraft operations, including maintenance activities. The flight line expansion helps tremendously with the upkeep of the jets," said Senior Airman Jeffrey Skaggs, 455th Expeditionary Fighter D. Lee Hall Jr. deployed from Davis-Montha- Squadron A10 crew chief. AFB, Ariz. "The n turns required to marshal the jets on the current ramp cause the tires to wear much faster than normal. The new ramp will enable the aircraft to depart on a straight path to the arming area." This means alert aircraft can be launched faster, adding combat assets to support ground forces. "Every slab of concrete our engineers pour is like a tombstone for the people who threaten the stability and development of Afghanistan," said Col. D. Lee Hall Jr., 455th EOG commander, deployed from Hill AFB, Utah. "The airfield project is paving the way to the end of the road for Osama bin Laden." "1 JOB OPENINGS The following interna vacancies are projected for the near future. WG: 2152-9- WL: 8852-10- GS: 301-9- 6; 346-12- ; , 2604-- 1 1; ; 6641 10; 8675-10- ; ; 2610-128840-10- ; . 5378-10-; 501-1- 2; 560-- 1 856-1- 1; 1101-11- ; 1670-12- , 303-7- ; 318-51; 682-8- ; 802- - Just another example of how smoking affects us all. To quit, call 1- -f or visit Etx;x!t3Ct.CCa. announced. 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