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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Sterilized surgical instruments sit in a bowl during an ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. With surgeons, nurses and technicians working together, the orthopedics unit helps heal Airmen daily to return them to peak form and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, uses an endoscope during a surgery to repair a torn ACL at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The orthopedic unit help Airmen stationed at Nellis AFB, as well as military dependents and veterans at the MOFMC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Airmen from the 99th Surgical Operations Squadron perform surgery to repair an Airman’s ACL at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The orthopedic unit performs a number of surgeries including sports-type arthroscopy, and treatment of rotator cuff disorders, instability of the shoulder procedures, to ligament, meniscal surgeries and total joint arthroplasties for the knees and hips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, makes an incision during a surgery to repair an Airman’s ACL at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron goal is to get Airmen back to their mission by providing surgical services in any manner that they need in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, performs ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The 99th MSGS orthopedics unit performs procedures day-in and day-out to help injured Airmen return to their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

An Airman prepares to hand a surgical instrument to the surgeon during an ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The orthopedics unit of the 99th Surgical Operations Squadron performs a variety of surgeries in order to help Airmen return to top-form after being injured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, uses a scope to look inside an Airman’s knee during an ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. A large number of surgeries come from Airmen who have suffered injuries while participating in sports or physical activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Airmen stand for 9/11 memorial

Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base stand at post to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11 in front of the base flagpole, Sept. 9, 2016. On 9/11, the United States experienced the largest attack on domestic soil since Pearl Harbor, causing the deaths of thousands of civilians and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Airmen stand for 9/11 memorial

Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base stand at post to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11 in front of the United States Air Force Warfare Center, Sept. 9, 2016. Sept. 11th was a defining moment in American History, and part of honoring those that were lost is remembering just how the event affected this country and its people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Airmen stand for 9/11 memorial

Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base stand at parade rest to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11 in front of the United States Air Force Warfare Center, Sept. 9, 2016. Airmen volunteered thirty minutes of their time to stand at parade rest in order to show their appreciation for the victims of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Airmen stand for 9/11 memorial

A wreath made to honor the victims of Sept. 11 hangs in front of the base flag pole, Sept. 9, 2016. To honor those Americans’ sacrifices, Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base stood post from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in thirty minute shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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