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First sandstorm of the year hits the 380th

The first sandstorm of the year hits an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Feb. 4, 2010. Visibility was reduced to as low as 400 meters in some areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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First sandstorm of the year hits the 380th

Published Feb. 5, 2010