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455th AEW Photos

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

Senior Airman Brittany Schmid, a security forces journeyman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, has an up close and personal experience with a trained hunting falcon, Dec. 23, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. The host nation treated military members to an Arabian Night, featuring falcons, camel riding, a traditional meal, and henna hand decorations available for the female members. Airman Schmid is deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette/Released)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Michael BoquetteReleased
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