Jerry Winburn, a contractor at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, discusses the hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in trench work and excavation projects. Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron visited the site of a new waterline, preparing themselves for possible future projects they'll encounter downrange and later in their careers. The visit coincided with Trench Safety Stand-down week, which recognizes the unqiue--and dangerous--challenges of working below ground.

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