U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Korben Wahls, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator journeyman, compacts the surface of freshly poured concrete at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 17, 2024. The compaction and blending of the surface of concrete is crucial to the prevention of cracks, imperfections, and potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)