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Army Maj. Darryl Verrett (rear) ensures his oxygen mask works properly while Capt. Stefan Essig begins a computer systems check aboard an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft prior to takeoff from an air base in Southwest Asia. JSTARS crews provide support to both air and ground forces. Major Verrett is the deputy mission crew commander and Captain Essig is a senior mission director with the 116th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)


JSTARS are eyes of the night

Army Maj. Darryl Verrett (rear) ensures his oxygen mask works properly while Capt. Stefan Essig begins a computer systems check aboard an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft prior to takeoff from an air base in Southwest Asia. JSTARS crews provide support to both air and ground forces. Major Verrett is the deputy mission crew commander and Captain Essig is a senior mission director with the 116th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)

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