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Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa

Staff Sgt. Odell Straughter III, a weapons director assigned to the 71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Randy Bowser, an interface control technician assigned to the 71 EACS, set up and maintain a tactical data link Dec. 30, 2008, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The weapons director can, when directed, coordinate assets and battle management for the Central Command area of responsibility. Sergeant Straughter III hails from Saint Louis, Mo., and Sergeant Bowser is a native of New Britian, Conn. The 71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron is deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette
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