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- Statue of Colonel Bud Day at SIoux Gateway Airport where Snyder works maintenance. “He’s a big inspiration,” said Snyder.
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- Snyder asks permission from the control tower to begin patrolling the runway during his shift at Sioux Gateway Airport
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- Snyder’s view from the city truck while patrolling the runway at Sioux Gateway Airport
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- Snyder patrolling the runway at Sioux Gateway Airport. “Anything that has to do with planes, I’ll do it. My grandpa was a pilot, my two uncles are pilots, and my dad is a pilot. It runs in the family,” said Snyder. “I mean, how I could not be a pilot, too? It’s a family thing.”
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- Snyder adjusting equipment that determines runway traction and sends information to Chicago O’Hare Airport.
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- Snyder laces his boots before drill at the Iowa 185th Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard.
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- “I’m proud to be a member of the military. I get to fulfill my duty and enjoy my love of airplanes working as a crew chief on the tankers.”
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- KC-135r tankers lined up at the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Snyder’s base.
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- A KC-135r parked in front of a hangar at the 185th Air Refueling Wing Base. “I know this plane like the back of my hand,” said Snyder.
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- Snyder and girlfriend before Military Ball. “Being in the military isn’t just camo and boots. There are actually some formal events throughout the year for socializing.”
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- Just a small selection of model airplanes from Snyder’s collection. “They are my favorite hobby. I could spend hours browsing these airplanes on Ebay.”
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- Snyder’s lanyard collection. He collects lanyards from airlines and military bases.
