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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

A 48-star U.S. flag rests on a toolbox June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chief, who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

Senior Airman Quinton Bullock, right, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chief, folds a 48-star flag June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 crew chief, who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, left, and Senior Airman Quinton Bullock, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs, fold a 48-star flag June 6, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Peterson who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

Senior Airman Quinton Bullock, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chief, folds a 48-star flag June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 crew chief, who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

An F-35A Lightning II takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 6, 2019. Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, an historical effort of U.S. forces overcoming the German stronghold at the beaches of Normandy. The 4th EFS was activated during WWII as the 4th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, left, and Senior Airman Quinton Bullock, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs, hold a 48-star flag June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chief, speaks to a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35 pilot, after handing him a flag June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 crew chief, who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

Two F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxi to the runway June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, when the U.S. established momentum in liberating western Europe by invading the beaches of Normandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

A 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, holds a 48-star U.S. flag June 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The flag is a three-generation family heirloom of Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Peterson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 crew chief, who had it flown on a mission in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Enlisted weapons school graduate

The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing intelligence flight chief is the first enlisted weapons school graduate to wear the new patch in Afghanistan. The patch was approved in October 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)

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USO Spring Tour 2019 in Afghanistan

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul J. Selva plays guitar with country music singer Craig Morgan and his band during the USO show at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 31, 2019. This was the vice chairman’s fourth and final USO tour. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Walter Carroll)

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USO Spring Tour 2019 in Afghanistan

UFC fighter Felice Herrig watches a Soldier kick a can off fellow UFC fighter Chris Weidman’s head during the USO show at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 31, 2019. The professional fighters entertained and interacted with troops during their first tour with the USO. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Walter Carroll)

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USO Spring Tour 2019 in Afghanistan

Service members greet professional surfer Makua Rothman and former MLB player Shane Victorino, both originally from Hawaii, onto the stage at the USO show March 31, 2019 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hundreds of military members and Department of Defense civilians attended the first USO tour of the year to visit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Walter Carroll)

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USO Spring Tour 2019 in Afghanistan

A Soldier helps chef and TV personality Robert Irvine cook a meal onstage during the USO show at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 31, 2019. Irvine bet the crowd that they could cook a full meal before another Soldier could complete 100 pushups. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Walter Carroll)

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T6 Health System Trial at Afghanistan's Leading Hospital

Emergency room nurse Capt. Katie Barnack and trauma surgeon Lt. Col. (Dr.) Valerie Sams, currently deployed to the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, demonstrate the T6 Health System, which is in trial phase at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital. The T6 Health System mobile device application is a high resolution, digital documentation system that may be used to replace some paper records and streamline patient care processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)

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T6 Health System Trial at Afghanistan's Leading Hospital

Emergency room nurse Capt. Katie Barnack and trauma surgeon Lt. Col. (Dr.) Valerie Sams, currently deployed to the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, demonstrate the T6 Health System, which is in trial phase at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital. The T6 Health System mobile device application is a high resolution, digital documentation system that may be used to replace some paper records and streamline patient care processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)

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F-16s provide essential support to U.S., coalition forces in Afghanistan

The 510th Expedtionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan delivers precision fire to protect U.S. and coalition forces in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. Both maintainers and pilots are essential to supporting the mission at Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rito Smith)

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F-16s provide essential support to U.S., coalition forces in Afghanistan

The 510th Expedtionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan delivers precision fire to protect U.S. and coalition forces in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. Both maintainers and pilots are essential to supporting the mission at Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rito Smith)

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F-16s provide essential support to U.S., coalition forces in Afghanistan

The 510th Expedtionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan delivers precision fire to protect U.S. and coalition forces in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. Both maintainers and pilots are essential to supporting the mission at Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rito Smith)

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F-16s provide essential support to U.S., coalition forces in Afghanistan

The 510th Expedtionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan delivers precision fire to protect U.S. and coalition forces in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. Both maintainers and pilots are essential to supporting the mission at Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rito Smith)

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