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Operation Proper Exit

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group render a salute for the eight servicemembers aboard the C-130, who were taking part in Operation Proper Exit, Oct. 11. The program allows servicemembers who sustained injuries in combat to return to the camps or bases which they were stationed at when injured. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Misty D. Slater)

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Operation Proper Exit

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq -- More than 45 Airmen came out Oct. 11, 2009, to greet eight servicemembers participating in Operation Proper Exit. The program allows servicemembers who sustained injuries in combat to return to the camps or bases which they were stationed at when injured. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Misty D. Slater)

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Operation Proper Exit

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group render a salute for the eight servicemembers, who were taking part in Operation Proper Exit, here Oct.11. The program allows servicemembers who sustained injuries in combat to return to the camps or bases which they were stationed at when injured. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Misty D. Slater)

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Operation Proper Exit lands at Sather

Published Oct. 16, 2009