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Air Mobility Command

High Winds Snap Electric Pole

Members of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Electric Shop, prepare to remove and replace a broken wood electric pole Jan. 31, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Electric Shop was called out after a strong cold front pushed through the region producing high winds and strong gusts up to 45 miles per hour, causing the pole to break at its base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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High Winds Snap Electric Pole

Tech. Sgt. Brian Robinson, left, and Senior Airman Justin Tucker, both of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Electric Shop, discuss the positioning of the line truck auger Jan. 31, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. High winds broke a wooden electric pole that supports a 69,000 volt electric service line to the south end of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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High Winds Snap Electric Pole

Tech. Sgt. Brian Robinson, right, and Staff Sgt. Leopoldo Galindo, both of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Electric Shop, position a line truck auger Jan. 31, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. A seven-foot hole was dug for a temporary support pole which was secured to a broken pole caused by high winds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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Dover Airmen fix downed utility pole

Published Jan. 31, 2013