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    Illinois native recognized for outstanding work in the Air Force [Image 10 of 27]

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    A worker in military camouflage pants and a green apron is using an angle grinder on a metal pipe or tube, producing a dramatic shower of sparks in an industrial workshop setting. The worker is wearing a face shield for eye protection while performing the metal cutting or grinding operation. The workshop is equipped with various tools, a ventilation arm (RoboVent), welding equipment, and a heavy metal work table.

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    05.13.2013

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Blake 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    Airman 1st Class Justin Morris works on a piece of aerospace ground equipment May 13, 2013 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Morris is an aircraft metals technologist with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. He is currently serving on his first deployment from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., and is a native of Grayslake, Ill.

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    Date Taken: 05.13.2013
    Date Posted: 05.20.2013 09:50
    Photo ID: 936396
    VIRIN: 130513-F-LF666-001
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 11.95 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Hometown: GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS, US
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    Downloads: 2

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