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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Vergel De Dios checks for engine leaks and other problems as a C-130J Hercules aircraft starts its engines during firefighting operations on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 26, 2011. De Vios is assigned to the 115th Airlift Squadron, California Air National Guard.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Vergel De Dios checks for engine leaks and other problems as a C-130J Hercules aircraft starts its engines during firefighting operations on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 26, 2011. De Vios is assigned to the 115th Airlift Squadron, California Air National Guard.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Vergel De Dios checks for engine leaks and other problems as a C-130J Hercules aircraft starts its engines during firefighting operations on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 26, 2011. De Vios is assigned to the 115th Airlift Squadron, California Air National Guard.

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