U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Maurice Price, 366th Training Squadron student, climbs a utility pole as part of his training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 18, 2015. The mission of the 82nd Training Wing is to train and inspire warriors. Price is a native of Dover, Del., attending a six-month training course at Sheppard for electronic systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman Zachary Stutzman, 366th Training Squadron student, secures his climbing straps as part of his training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 18, 2015. Sheppard produced more than 60,000 graduates in 2014 from nearly 1,000 available courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Gese/Released)
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 366th Training Squadron, uses climbing spikes to climb a utility pole as part of an electronic systems apprentice training course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 18, 2015. In addition to using spikes, students also train while wearing a climbing harness and straps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen climb utility poles during their training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 18, 2015. This part of their training teaches students how to safely and effectively climb utility poles so they may work on necessary electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen climb utility poles during their training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 19, 2015. The electronic systems apprentice or power-line distribution course, teaches students how to use, install and maintain electrical equipment necessary for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Gese/Released)