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Services Training (01:50)

Airmen in the Services field learn how to keep their fellow servicemembers comfortable, whether they are on base or deployed.

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Airmen in the Services field learn how to keep their fellow servicemembers comfortable, whether they are on base or deployed.

The Services field covers food service, lodging, readiness and fitness and sports. During technical training, Airmen learn about each field through hands-on exercises and simulations.

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