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Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin England wipes mud from his hand after spending several hours repairing a broken water main on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 7, 2011. England is a maintenance specialist assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin England wipes mud from his hand after spending several hours repairing a broken water main on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 7, 2011. England is a maintenance specialist assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin England wipes mud from his hand after spending several hours repairing a broken water main on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 7, 2011. England is a maintenance specialist assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron.

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