Week in the life, 2014
An aviation maintenance technician (AMT) at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City services an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter at the aIr station, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. AMTs are responsible for routine maintenance of aircraft throughout the Coast Guard on a daily basis. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Trey Clifton)

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