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Team McChord

A day in the life of a Cable Dawg

U.S. Air Force cable and antenna technicians, known as "Cable Dawgs," perform routine maintenance on communication lines at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 22, 2024. The technician's daily responsibilities include, maintaining, and repairing communication cables and antenna systems, ensuring vital connectivity for military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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A day in the life of a Cable Dawg

Published June 6, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

U.S. Air Force cable and antenna technicians, known as "Cable Dawgs," perform routine maintenance on communication lines at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 22, 2024. The technicians daily responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing communication cables and antenna systems, ensuring vital connectivity for military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)