It's a hard job, but somebody has got to do it.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Aircraft art is just one way for Airmen to represent what base they are from; this A-10 Thunderbolt is from the23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They support Coalition forces on a daily basis in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

It's a hard job, but somebody has got to do it.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Senior Airman Jacob McDonald, from the 455th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, talks to the pilot of an A-10 Thunderbolt during a "Red ball," which is when the pilot talks to the ground crew before take off if they feel anything is wrong with the aircraft so that it can get repaired, here July 20. Airman McDonald is deployed from the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. and hails from Canon City, Colo. They support Coalition forces on a daily basis in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

It's a hard job, but somebody has got to do it.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Most C-130's have the name of the base they are from written on the tail of the aircraft; this particular C-130 Hercules is from the 19th Airlift Wing Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

It's a hard job, but somebody has got to do it.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Technical Sgt. Eric Howard, a crew chief from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/C- 130 Aircraft Maintenance Unit, checks the tire pressure to ensure the C-130 Hercules is ready to "Start Right and Finish Strong," here July 19. Sergeant Howard is deployed from the 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and hails from Minot, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

It's a hard job, but somebody has got to do it.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Senior Airman Matthew Campbell, a crew chief from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/C- 130 Aircraft Maintenance Unit, pulls the chalks to ensure the C-130 is ready to fly its mission, here July 19. Airman Campbell is deployed from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, deployed from Savannah, Ga., and hails from St. Augustine, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

It's a hard job, but somebody has got to do it.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Aircraft art is just one way for wings to represent what base they are from. This C-130 Hercules is from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, deployed from Savannah, Ga. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)