1/22/2011 – KANDAHAR AIR BASE, Afghanistan – Master Sgt. Joshua Powell, 403rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics technician, pauses for a photo while deployed here Jan. 5 to May 21, 2011. Powell credits the military for his mindset of motivation he has toward his military and civilian pursuits. The 403rd Wing provides tactical airlift support and aerial weather reconnaissance during peace and war-time contingencies. (Courtesy photo)