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Brian Petticoffer, Southeastern Protective Services security officer, uses a mirror for illegal weapons, drugs, alcohol and explosive on the underside of commercial trucks before the driver can enter Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 9, 2010. To clear the vehicle for entry, security officers must visually check the vehicle thoroughly including under the vehicle, engine, trunk, sun visor, glove box and cargo area. Petticoffer hails from Goldsboro, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)