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A new day starts at sunset

SOUTHWEST ASIA - As the sun sets a new day is only beginning for the crew of this U.S. Air Force Globemaster III departing from a base in Southwest Asia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Reid Christopherson)

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A new day starts at sunset

Published Aug. 17, 2009