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Combat sorties over Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Babbitt, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, flies a combat sortie, April 2, 2014, over Northeast, Afghanistan. Babbitt is a Houston, Texas native. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specifically designed for close air support of ground forces. During this sortie the A-10 provided close air support capabilities to Operation Enduring Freedom coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Jason RobertsonReleased
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