Airman 1st Class Christopher Edmonds, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system maintenance technician, removes a tree root blocking access to a damaged pipe at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2025. He cleared the barrier, which allowed the team to complete the repairs and restore water flow efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)