MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Bagram Airfield welcomed its first Air Force MC-12 to Afghanistan Dec. 27, 2009. The aircraft brings another capability to Operation Enduring Freedom because the MC-12 is not just an aircraft, but a complete collection, processing, analysis and dissemination system of Airmen committed to securing Afghanistan and protecting Afghan and Coalition lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Col. Douglas Lee, Commander of the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, receives his first salute from his squadron members Dec. 27, 2009. The first Air Force MC-12 arrived today and marked the first day for the new squadron. The MC-12's primary mission is to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, support directly to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Col. Douglas Lee, Commander of the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, gives a speech during an Assumption of Command Ceremony Dec. 27, 2009. The first Air Force MC-12 arrived today and marked the first day for the new squadron. The MC-12's primary mission is to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, support directly to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Bagram Airfield welcomed its first Air Force MC-12 to its flying family Dec. 27, 2009. The aircraft brings another capability to Operation Enduring Freedom because the MC-12 is not just an aircraft, but a complete collection, processing, analysis and dissemination system of Airmen committed to securing Afghanistan and protecting Afghan and Coalition lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Scott Paulson, an Exira, Iowa native, cuts wood to build the frame for a door Dec. 24, 2009. Mr. Paulson is one of the team members sent to build the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron hangar before the personnel and aircraft arrive. The Air Force MC-12s bring another capability to Operation Enduring Freedom because the MC-12 is not just an aircraft, but a complete collection, processing, analysis and dissemination system of Airmen committed to securing Afghanistan and protecting Afghan and Coalition lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Richard Feece, a Henderson, Nev. native, assures the framing is level before continuing to build Dec. 27, 2009. Mr. Feece is one of the team members sent to build the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron hanger before the personnel and aircraft arrive. The Air Force MC-12s bring another capability to Operation Enduring Freedom because the MC-12 is not just an aircraft, but a complete collection, processing, analysis and dissemination system of Airmen committed to securing Afghanistan and protecting Afghan and Coalition lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Col. Patrick McKenzie 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Operations Group Commander, speaks at the activation of the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Dec. 27, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Col. Patrick McKenzie, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Operations Group Commander, presents the unit guidon to Lt. Col. Douglas Lee at the activation of the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Dec. 27, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Col. Douglas Lee, commander of the new 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, speaks at the activation of the 4th ERS Dec. 27, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Bagram Airfield welcomed its first Air Force MC-12 to Afghanistan Dec. 27, 2009. The aircraft brings another capability to Operation Enduring Freedom because the MC-12 is not just an aircraft, but a complete collection, processing, analysis and dissemination system of Airmen committed to securing Afghanistan and protecting Afghan and Coalition lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Gurley)

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MC-12 arrival into the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

Published Dec. 27, 2009