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Responsible Drawdown of Forces

A customs and inspection sailor monitors a x-ray machine, Aug. 18, 2010, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. Navy customs scans each soldier to ensure there is no contraband. The Soldiers are redeploying as part of The U.S. Forces Responsible Drawdown of Forces to 50,000 troops by the end of August when Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, and Operation New Dawn begins. More than 90,000 troops have been redeployed during RDOF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

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Photo Essay: Responsible Drawdown of Forces

Published Aug. 24, 2010
By Senior Airman Perry Aston
Air Component Coordination Element- Iraq Public Affairs

Al Asad Air Base, Iraq -- Editor's note: This is part three of a three part photo series highlighting the Air Force's involvement during the Responsible Drawdown of Forces in Iraq.

Recently the world watched as military members from the 4/2 Stryker Brigade moved out of Iraq. Air Force Airmen helped play a critical role in supporting the redeployment of the 4/2 and also helped meet the end of August deadline for The Responsible Drawdown of Forces to 50,000 troops.

View the Slideshow here.