Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airmen set up a concrete saw Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen use a variety of machinery requiring specialized knowledge to keep Beale’s infrastructure up-to-date. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Senior Airman Stephen Runge, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a concrete saw Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen maintain the roads and flight line for Recce Town USA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Staff Sgt. Shawn Welsh, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, turns off water Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen are also known as “Dirt Boyz” and are responsible for maintaining and improving Beale’s infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Senior Airman Stephen Runge, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a concrete saw while Staff Sgt. Shawn Welsh, 9th CES pavements and heavy equipment technician, supervises Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen are also known as “Dirt Boyz” and are responsible for maintaining and improving Beale’s infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

A concrete saw is operated by 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airmen Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen use a variety of machinery requiring specialized knowledge to keep Beale’s infrastructure up-to-date. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Senior Airman Stephen Runge, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, turns a concrete saw Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen are also known as “Dirt Boyz” and are responsible for maintaining and improving Beale’s infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Senior Airman Stephen Runge, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, drives his feet into the pavement Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen help maintain the roads and flight line for Recce Town USA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Published Aug. 13, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco
9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen maintain the roads and flight line for Recce Town USA. They use a variety of machinery requiring specialized knowledge to keep the base's infrastructure up-to-date.