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B-1B provides combat air support

Capt. Laura Hunstock prepares for takeoff in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. Hunstock is a 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and originally from Bossier City, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1B provides combat air support

B-1 bomber flight crew deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, take off at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. The B1 provides combat air support to troops on the ground in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1B provides combat air support

A B-1 bomber deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepares to taxi at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. The B-1 provides combat air support to service members on the ground in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1Bs support Dubai Airshow

Spectators look on as a B-1B Lancer flies over the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20, 2013. The Lancer is assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The United States participates in the Dubai Air Show to demonstrate a commitment to regional security, to demonstrate the flexibility of airpower, and to strengthen military-to-military relationships with regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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B-1Bs support Dubai Airshow

A B-1B Lancer flies past the tail of a C-130J Hercules during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20, 2013. The Lancer is assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The United States participates in the Dubai Air Show to demonstrate a commitment to regional security, to demonstrate the flexibility of airpower, and to strengthen military-to-military relationships with regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Fun in the sun at the 2013 Dubai Airshow

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. James Kerrigan takes a break from the desert sun at the biennial Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2013. A U.A.E. C-17 taxis into position behind the Cobra. Kerrigan is an AH-1Z Cobra Attack Helicopter pilot assigned to VMM 1-66 of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed from Camp Pendleton, Calif., and calls San Diego home. Department of Defense officials stated the Dubai Airshow highlights DOD aviation technology as well as the men and women who serve. The U.S. participates in DAS to demonstrate a commitment to regional security, to demonstrate the flexibility of air power, and to strengthen military to military relationships with regional partners. All DOD forces participating in the airshow were already deployed in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Faggard)
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83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron training mission

A HH-60G Pave Hawk takes off at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov.13, 2013. Service members assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conducted a night training mission to ensure they maintain proficiency of their mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
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83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron training mission

A HH-60G Pave Hawk prepares for a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov.13, 2013. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron train to be able to respond and pick up wounded individuals and fly them to a combat support hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
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83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron training mission

A U.S. Air Force member of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares for a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov.13, 2013. The 83rd ERQS utilizes the HH-60G Pave Hawk's to accomplish their assault, secure and dominate rescue objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
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83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron training mission

A HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on the flightline as members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare for a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2013. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is designed for combat search and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
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Small jets, small squadron, big mission

Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Group C-21 Firebass unit pose for a photo at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. The C-21’s primary mission here is distinguished visitor transport throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. The members are deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md., and Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Small jets, small squadron, big mission

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Gatchell looks on as Warren Wiatrek and Cary Anderson perform maintenance on a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. The C-21s have a 10-man civilian contracted maintenance team responsible for getting the jets ready and dealing with all the regular maintenance schedules on top of generating sorties. Gatchell is the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group C-21 contracting officer representative deployed from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and hails from League City, Texas. Anderson and Wiatrek are government contractors from Moorhead, Minn., and Colorado Springs, Colo., respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Small jets, small squadron, big mission

Maj. Erik Todoroff conducts a preflight inspection on a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. The C-21’s primary mission here is distinguished visitor transport throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Todoroff is the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group C-21 commander deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md., and a Jackson, Mich., native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Small jets, small squadron, big mission

1st Lt. Geoff Howard removes a dust cover from the engine of a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. Distinguished visitor transport is a key resource in a deployed location as it enables decision makers to have face-to-face contact while building partnerships. Howard is a 379th Expeditionary Operation Group C-21 pilot deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md., and hails from San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Small jets, small squadron, big mission

Capt. Shannon Williams performs an external pre-flight inspection on a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. Distinguished visitor transport is a key resource in a deployed location as it enables decision makers to have face-to-face contact while building partnerships. Williams is a 379th Expeditionary Operations Group C-21 pilot deployed from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and an Olympia, Wash., native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Deployed bombers support first RIPN project demo

The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron successfully flew a mission in support of the Remotely Operated Video Enhancement Receiver (ROVER) Internet Protocol Network, or RIPN, project, Sept. 24, 2013. During the demonstration, they were able to form a network through the B-1B Lancer's sniper pod to several ROVERs on the ground, effectively allowing them to pass digital close air support targeting coordinates or sensor points of interest to the B-1 crew. (Courtesy Photo)
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Deployed bombers support first RIPN project demo

Chief Master Sgt. Keith Hunt prepares a 9-line to transmit over the radio during a Remotely Operated Video Enhancement Receiver (ROVER) Internet Protocol Network, or RIPN project field test at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Sept. 24, 2013. With the assistance of the 9th EBS and Hunt, the RIPN team from the Pentagon fielded the first test of the RIPN system forming a network through the B-1B Lancer's sniper pod to several ROVERs on the ground. Hunt is the 504th Expeditionary Air Support Group chief enlisted manger and was the JTAC during the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Deployed Bombers support first RIPN project demo

The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron successfully flew a mission in support of the Remotely Operated Video Enhancement Receiver (ROVER) Internet Protocol Network, or RIPN, project, Sept. 24, 2013. During the demonstration, they were able to form a network through the B-1B Lancer's sniper pod to several ROVERs on the ground, effectively allowing them to pass digital close air support targeting coordinates or sensor points of interest to the B-1 crew. (Courtesy Photo)
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C-17 Ops delivers combat cargo

1st Lt. Cameron Horn performs a preflight check on the flight deck of a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a mission at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2013. Capable of strategic delivery of troops and a broad range of cargo, the C-17 and its aircrews directly support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Horn is an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron co-pilot deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and a Pittsburgh native.
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C-17 Ops delivers combat cargo

Staff Sgt. Eric Eason performs a preflight on the exterior of a C-17 Globemaster III prior to mission at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2013. Typically C-17 aircrews consist of 3 pilots, 2 loadmasters and a flying crew chief. Eason is an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 flying crew chief deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and hails from Felton, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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