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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Brown works on a street light on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 2, 2009. Brown is hoisted by a 45- foot high reach bucket truck to access to the bulb. The arctic environment and constant use during winter months causes wear and tear on the street lamps.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Brown works on a street light on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 2, 2009. Brown is hoisted by a 45- foot high reach bucket truck to access to the bulb. The arctic environment and constant use during winter months causes wear and tear on the street lamps.

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