Corporals put to the test

Marines head toward their defensive position during the operations culminating portion of the Corporal’s Course Aug. 24, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Corporals Course is a two-week program focused on providing the skills necessary to lead Marines and is designed to provide the war fighting skill, core values and mindset necessary for effective leadership of a team and subordinate Marines. Upon completion, corporals have the skills necessary to clearly articulate one’s thoughts in both oral and written communications; understand the standards of leadership traits, principles and fundamentals; understand the NCO mindset of "doing instead of knowing;" and execute and apply tactical measures at the team level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

Corporals put to the test

Marines take part in the operations culminating portion of the Corporal’s Course Aug. 24, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Corporals Course is a two-week program focused on providing the skills necessary to lead Marines and is designed to provide the war fighting skill, core values and mindset necessary for effective leadership of a team and subordinate Marines. Upon completion, corporals have the skills necessary to clearly articulate one’s thoughts in both oral and written communications; understand the standards of leadership traits, principles and fundamentals; understand the NCO mindset of "doing instead of knowing;" and execute and apply tactical measures at the team level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

Corporals put to the test

U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas M. Adams, Corporals Course student, participates in the final exercise of the Corporals Course Aug. 24, 2012, at Dyess Air Force base, Texas. The final exercise is a culmination of everything the Marines have learned throughout their 15-day Corporals Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Charles V. Rivezzo/ Released)

Functional Fitness takes over Dyess

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Alverez, 7th Force Support Squadron, completes a medicine ball slam in the new Functional Fitness room Aug. 23, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The new room, Dyess’ second functional fitness area, features approximately $20,000 worth of new equipment including total body exercise equipment, new bumper plates and varying sizes of medicine balls. Functional fitness is designed around high intensity strength and conditioning exercises , which constantly vary and work on specific functional movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Peter Thompson/ Released)

Functional Fitness takes over Dyess

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin McBroom, 7th Force Support Squadron, completes a glute-ham developer sit-up in the new Functional Fitness room Aug. 23, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The new room, Dyess’ second functional fitness area, features approximately $20,000 worth of new equipment including total body exercise equipment, new bumper plates and varying sizes of medicine balls. Functional fitness is designed around high intensity strength and conditioning exercises , which constantly vary and work on specific functional movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Peter Thompson/ Released)

Heavy Metal Airman

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brooke Goosen, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, welds a Y-stand for holding munitions Aug. 14, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Goosen is the only female out of 28 Airmen in the Dyess metal shop and has more than seven years experience with welding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Stefanko/ Released)