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Sleeping Dragon

SOUTHWEST ASIA -A U-2 aircraft from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, awaits the next mission Aug. 21. The U-2 is a high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft routinely flown at altitudes over 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr)

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Sleeping Giant

SOUTHWEST ASIA -A KC-10 Extender aircraft from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refuel Squadron Aug. 21. The KC-10 is an advanced tanker and cargo aircraft capable of carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr)

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A Little Down Time

Published Aug. 26, 2009