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placeing an IV catheter

Spc. Chelsea Hanneman, South Texas Branch veterinarian services technician, shows Aaron Britton, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Del Rio Border Patrol Sector agent, how to place an IV catheter on a military working dog at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Mar. 9, 2016. Members of the Army Veterinarian Corps discussed MWD hygiene, care and emergency scenarios where the dog’s life may be on the line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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20/20

A member of the Army Veterinary Corps examines the eye of a Laughlin military working dog, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 9, 2016. Members of the Army Veterinarian Corps instructed military working dog handlers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection members on how to perform medical procedures on an injured K-9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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How to handle a syringe

Army Capt. Ambre Gejer, South Texas Branch Veterinary Services chief, demonstrates how to “break the seal” on a syringe with one hand on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Mar. 9, 2016. Members of the Army Veterinarian Corps visited Laughlin to train Air Force and U.S. Customs and Border Protection military working dog handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Administering CPR

A member of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Del Rio Border Patrol Sector practices administering CPR to a K9-dummie on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 9, 2016. Dog handlers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the 47th Security Force Squadron received training on various life-saving techniques from members of the Army Veterinary Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Practice, practice, practice

Fake dog legs lay on a table at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 9, 2016. The legs were used by the Army Veterinary Corps to teach Air Force and U.S. Customs and Border Protection dog handlers how to place an IV catheter in the leg of a working dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Spring Family Day

The Laughlin Air Force Base Youth Center is slated to host the annual Spring Family at the family camp, here, Mar. 26, 2016. The event will include a parade, egg hunt and carnival style games, and will be open to all Laughlin personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Impacting the mission

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, learns more about an air traffic controller’s mission during a base tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 17, 2016. During his visit, Roberson spoke with Airmen throughout the 47th Flying Training Wing and learned more about how they impact the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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An examination

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, examines the wing of a hail-damaged T-38 Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2016, during a base tour. While touring Laughlin, Roberson held an all-call, visited various base agencies and discussed operations with wing leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Recognition

Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, left, and Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, AETC commander, speak to Senior Airman Samuel Hahn, 47th Medical Group Public Health technician during a base tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2016. During the visit to Laughlin, Roberson and Staton toured the medical facility and were briefed on programs operated by members of the 47th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Airpower starts here

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to Airmen and civilians at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2016. Roberson talked about how airpower starts here with Laughlin’s mission of graduating flying training students.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Listen up

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, is briefed by members of the 47th Flying Training Wing about base history and operations, March 16, 2016. While at Laughlin, Roberson thanked members of Team XL for their work and reiterated the importance of the 47th FTW’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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National Nutrition Month

The month of March not only celebrates the beginning of spring but is also a month to remind the public about the importance of nutrition. The National Nutrition Month campaign – created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - educates people on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Promoting safety among Airmen

In the attempt to combat the growing epidemic of distracted driving, the Air Education and Training Command safety office is encouraging all commanders to challenge their Airmen to go three weeks avoiding all distractions while driving. This especially includes cell phone usage. AETC hopes this challenge will promote good driving habits within the Air Force and reduce the number of driving incidents. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Air Force families first

As of Feb. 5, maternity leave for active duty uniformed members has been extended from six weeks to 12. Initiatives pertaining to child care are underway, hoping to improve access and usability to service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow) (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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2016 Hail Storm

A storm containing 60 plus mph winds and golf ball sized hail hit Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2016. With the storm came damaged facilities, housing units and personal property, to include hundreds of dented cars and homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. H. Isabel Crump)