 
Airman's best friend
Senior Airman Stephen Hanks and Geri, a patrol and explosive detector dog with the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, patrol the perimeter of Sather Air Base Dec. 11, 2011, in Baghdad, Iraq. For the last six months, Geri and Hanks have been supporting Operation New Dawn by providing explosive and psychological deterrence. Hanks is a military working dog handler assigned to the 447th ESFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo)
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Santa is coming to town
Airmen from the 107th Airlift Wing give Santa a rideon a C-130 Hercules during Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 12, 2011, at Niagra Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagra Falls, N.Y. Operation Toy Drop is a week-long, philanthropic project where both American and foreign paratroopers stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. individually contribute new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local children's homes and social service agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee)
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Don't look down
Master Sgt. Josh Devine climbs over a tire tower at Southern High School Dec. 10, 2011, in Louisville, Ky. Airmen from the 123rd Security Force Squadron were at the high school to use the JROTC's obstacle course as a team building exercise in part with the Kentucky Air National Guard Wingman Day. Devine is a member of the 123rd Security Force Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maxwell Rechel)
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Don't look down
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Santa's helpers
Members of the the 914th Airlift Wing participate in the annual Operation Toy Drop Dec. 10, 2011, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is a week-long project where Fort Bragg's paratroopers donate toys to be distributed to local children in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee)
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Santa's helpers
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Attack!
Rambo, a patrol and explosive detector dog assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, attacks Senior Airman Stephen Hanks while training on an obstacle course Dec. 9, 2011, in Baghdad, Iraq. For the last six months Rambo and Hanks, have been supporting Operation New Dawn by providing explosive and psychological deterrence. Hanks is a 447th ESFS military working dog handler, (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo)
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Attack!
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Good to go
Staff Sgt. Courtney Helm performs preflight inspections on a B-1 Lancer during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School mission employment exercise Dec. 7, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Helms is a 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
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Good to go
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Spotter
Tech. Sgt. David Johnson (foreground) signals Airman 1st Class Rachel Rodgers to back up an R-11 fuel truck Dec. 7, 2011, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The 2nd LRS petroleum, oil and lubrication flight manages and distributes fuel for all aircraft and government vehicles on base. Johnson is a 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief and Rodgers is a 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)
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Spotter
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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In inspection order
Tech. Sgt. Adam Howard inspects an F-15 Strike Eagle during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School mission employment exercise Dec. 6, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Howard is a 57th Maintenance Squadron quality assurance inspector. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class George Goslin)
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Stop on red
Maj. Matthew McGuinness pops a flare to signal an HH-60G Pave Hawk where to land during Exercise Cope Angel 12 Dec. 5, 2011, in Okinawa, Japan. The 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons paired up with partners from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during Cope Angel to train on water and land rescue and triage tactics. McGuiness is the 31st Rescue Squadron director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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Stop on red
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Supplying the force
Supplies are air dropped Nov. 26, 2011, into Afghanistan. Supplies were frequently air dropped at remote locations to sustain forward operating bases, combat outposts and the service members living at those locations. (Defense Department photo/Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras)
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Cleared for take off
Tech. Sgt. James Foster marshalls an A-10 Thunderbolt II for an end-of-runway inspection Nov. 10, 2011, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The EOR inspection ensures the aircraft is safe before taxing to its spot. Foster is a weapons load crew chief assigned to the 107th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Carbajal)
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Posted: 12/14/2011
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Mission to Mars
An Atlas V evolved expendable launch vehicle carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory launches Nov. 26, 2011, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The lab's Rover Curiosity is scheduled to land on Mars in August 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/George Roberts)
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Mission to Mars
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Flight of the falcon
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pitches out while popping flares Nov. 9, 2011, over Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo)
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Into the blue
An F-16 Fighting Falcon is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 9, 2011, over Iraq. KC-135 Stratotankers from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron provide approximately 200,000 pounds of fuel each day to aerial assets in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo)
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Into the blue
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Turnin' wrenches
Senior Airman Seth Milhalik troubleshoots the fuel system in a Humvee Nov. 28, 2011, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The vehicle mechanics are responsible for repairs and regular maintenance procedures to ensure vehicle readiness. Milhalik is an 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic. (U.S. Air Force photo /Airman Brea Miller)
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Turnin' wrenches
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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In your face!
Neil Fulsang launches a shot on goal against the C Company, 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion defense in the third-place game of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson inner tube water polo tournament Nov. 23, 2011, in Alaska. Fulsang is a member of the Alaska National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Pennell)
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In your face!
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Talk it over
Senior Airman David Cummings talks to an Afghan boy outside of a hospital during a dismounted patrol Nov. 21, 2011, in Shah Joy, Afghanistan. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul went to the hospital to conduct a key leader engagement. Cummings is a PRT Zabul medic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras)
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Talk it over
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Take it away, boys!
Staff Sgt. Ian Zerby recovers an aircraft part during a recovery and clean-up operation Nov. 9, 2011, in the Nevada Test and Training Range. An F-15 crashed Oct. 24, 2011, northwest of Alamo, Nev. Zerby is assigned to the 820th RED HORSE Squadron airborne flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Mission ready
Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. participate in an operational readiness exercise Oct. 27, 2011, at the Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss. The ORE evaluates Airmen’s mission readiness in preparation for real world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Chad Trujillo)
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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In the drop zone
A parachute bundle with an Joint Precision Air Drop System is dropped from a C-130J Hercules Nov. 27, 2011, to a remote forward operating base. The JPAD system uses a GPS navigation system to guide parachute bundles to precise drop zones, minimizing collateral damage, troops' ground travel and the vulnerability of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Placie)
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In the drop zone
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Posted: 12/2/2011
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Making the cut
Staff Sgt. Daniel Kay cuts diamond-plate steel with an oxyacetylene torch Nov. 22, 2011, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Kay is an aircraft metals technology craftsman assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)
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Making the cut
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Posted: 11/23/2011
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Skyward bound
A KC-10 Extender takes off Nov. 18, 2011, from the Europe. The KC-10, from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., was assigned to the 313th Air Expeditionary Wing to provide air refueling assets to NATO during Operation Unified Protector. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Andra Higgs)
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Skyward bound
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Posted: 11/23/2011
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Color me purple
Members of the 509th Security Forces Squadron participate in phase one, the bounding over watch, of the mental and physical challange during the second annual Global Strike Challenge Nov. 7, 2011, at Camp Minden. The competition includes security forces and missile and bomber forces from Air Force Global Strike Command. The teams have the opportunity to participate in innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps that are essential to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte)
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Color me purple
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Posted: 11/23/2011
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Free falling
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets with the Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Competition Team perform at the U.S. Parachuting Association's national championships Nov. 3, 2011, in Eloy, Ariz. The "Air Force Intrepid" competition team took first place in the four-person intermediate free-flying event. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Free falling
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Posted: 11/23/2011
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