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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Dodge applies chaffe wrapping on hydraulic hoses while underneath a hydraulic test stand to prevent hoses from bursting, June 18, 2008, at a Southwest Asia air base.

UNDER WRAPS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Dodge applies chaffe wrapping on hydraulic hoses while underneath a hydraulic test stand to prevent hoses from bursting, June 18, 2008, at a Southwest Asia air base.

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