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In a different light

TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan -- A C-130 Hercules parks after taxiing at the Manas International Airport. The 'Herk' and it's crew were carrying out the mission of onward troop movement in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM while at Manas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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In a different light; Herk supports OEF around the clock

Published Nov. 4, 2009