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Air Education and Training Command

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366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course students perform a crossarm change out at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Changing out the crossarm is important as they get damaged due to weather or rot that can deform the bar. The poles will likely be used and trained on by multiple classes, and students are also in-charge of maintaining and replacing poles that are too worn out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

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366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course students climb up poles during training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Using a collection of straps, metal ridges and the super squeeze belt, the climbers are able to grip the pole and eliminates the danger and fear of slipping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course students perform a crossarm change out at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Changing out the crossarm is important as they get damaged due to weather or rot that can deform the bar. The poles will likely be used and trained on by multiple classes, and students are also in-charge of maintaining and replacing poles that are too worn out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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A 366th Training Squadron electrical apprentice course student climbs an electrical pole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. One of the training students must accomplish is learning to trust their gear. One of their equipment includes the super squeeze belts, which allows the climber to perform their duties with confidence without worrying of the danger of injuries due to falling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course students climb up poles during training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Using a collection of straps, metal ridges and the super squeeze belt, the climbers are able to grip the pole and eliminates the danger and fear of slipping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

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366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course students climb up poles during training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Using a collection of straps, metal ridges and the super squeeze belt, the climbers are able to grip the pole and eliminates the danger and fear of slipping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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A 366th Training Squadron electrical apprentice course student climbs an electrical pole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. One of the training students must accomplish is learning to trust their gear. One of their equipment includes the super squeeze belts, which allows the climber to perform their duties with confidence without worrying of the danger of injuries due to falling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

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362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course students work in the flight-deck of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft trainer at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Crew chiefs are in charge of performing pre- and post-flight inspections, conduct functional checks and a lot more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

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362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course students work in the flight-deck of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft trainer at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Crew chiefs are in charge of performing pre- and post flight inspections, conduct functional checks and a lot more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course students work in the flight-deck of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft trainer at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Crew chiefs are in charge of performing pre- and post flight inspections, conduct functional checks and a lot more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course students work in the flight-deck of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft trainer at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2019. Crew chiefs are in charge of performing pre- and post-flight inspections, conduct functional checks and a lot more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

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Sheppard in Photos

Published May 28, 2019
82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Whether as high as climbing to the top of an electrical pole or flying high in an F-16, the sky isn't the limit for the Air Force.

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