Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure

Senior Airman Garrett Cothran, left, and Airman 1st Class Christian Atkins, right, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators, make relief cuts into new concrete July 14, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Heavy equipment operators within the 341st CES are also known as "Dirt Boyz" because they are often responsible for digging and filling holes for construction or repair projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

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Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure

Senior Airman Garrett Cothran, center, and Airman 1st Class Christian Atkins, right, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators, make relief cuts into new concrete while other members of the team wait to assist July 14, 2021 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Relief cuts are necessary to prevent concrete from cracking when air temperature fluctuates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

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Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure

An Airman from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron "Dirt Boyz," make relief cuts into new concrete July 14, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Dirt Boyz are responsible for helping maintain the infrastructure on the base, including pouring and cutting fresh concrete when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

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Airman 1st Class Christian Atkins, left, and Senior Airman Garrett Cothran, right, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators, make relief cuts into new concrete July 14, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Atkins pushes a walk-behind saw to cut into the concrete, while Cothran sprays water onto the blade to prevent sparks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

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Dirt Boyz maintain base infrastructure

Published July 14, 2021
By Heather Heiney
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Senior Airman Garrett Cothran, left, and Airman 1st Class Christian Atkins, right, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators, make relief cuts into new concrete July 14, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Heavy equipment operators within the 341st CES are also known as "Dirt Boyz" because they are often responsible for digging and filling holes for construction or repair projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure

Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure

Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure

Dirt Boys maintain base infrastructure