From the ground up
Tech. Sgt. Benjamin, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron lifts a structure support during a three day joint training exercise at Holloman Air Base, N.M. on June 7. Airmen from the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group and the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron work together to form the Base Expeditionary Airfield Resources team. The BEAR Base team is comprised of several Air Force specialties including aerospace ground equipment, structures, heating/air conditioning and electrical, as well as lodging, industrial and airfield capabilities at various locations throughout the world. Members of BEAR base build hangars in preparation to deploy at a moments notice. (Last names being withheld due to operational requirements. U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)