SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE. N.C. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Gurule, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, removes a part from a water pipe at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2025. The new high-strength material will ensure reliable water delivery and improved system performance across the base for years to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daryl Briscoe)