For Tech. Sgt. Todd Houghton perfection is the standard for his barbecue. Here, he slices his competition beef brisket to be exactly the width of a pencil. Anything thinner or thicker would be put aside. "I treat my barbecue like I treat the work I do for the Air Force. This has my name attached to it. It represents me and who I am," Houghton said.

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