4th CES reconstructs tent city

Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron work on a construction project in tent city on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 3, 2012. This project began at the beginning of May and 4th CES leadership expects it to be complete by the beginning of July. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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4th CES reconstructs tent city

An Airman from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron removes concrete debris from a construction site in tent city on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 3, 2012. The degraded concrete in tent city is being replaced to create a safer training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen watch Col. Anne Winkler attempt to lift concrete debris using a miniature excavator during a construction project in tent city on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 3, 2012. The old concrete is being broken up and moved in order to make space for new slabs. Instead of having one large concrete pad, there will be one slab of concrete per tent. Winkler, 4th Mission Support Group commander, is a native of Kansas City, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Anne Winkler assists Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron with removing broken concrete during a construction project in tent city on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 3, 2012. The goal of this construction project is to make navigating tent city easier for Airmen participating in readiness exercises. Winkler, 4th Mission Support Group commander, is a native of Kansas City, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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4th CES reconstructs tent city

Published May 4, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- In efforts to provide Team Seymour with an improved training environment, Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron began replacing degraded concrete with newly poured slabs here May 3.

Several years ago train tracks passed through tent city. After the tracks were removed, the land was made into a place for combat Airman and skills training. This area is now known as tent city, a simulated deployed environment where Airmen participate in readiness training exercises.

Over time, the concrete at tent city cracked and the layout became outdated making it difficult for Airmen to navigate the area, especially at night. The reconstruction of this area will support the base's readiness mission and enhance maneuverability around the area during operational readiness exercises by providing an up-to-date training environment.