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Ring of Fire: Airmen secure largest, hottest runway in Iraq

An Airman begins to unwind ties in order to uncoil concertina wire May 27, 2011, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. Airmen from the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron security forces flight have placed 18 miles of wire around the 13,000 feet long runway to improve force protection of aircraft, equipment and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristin English)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Tristin English
VIRIN: 110527-F-OH119-103.JPG
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