'Year in Photos' capture 2009 events

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SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) --  Throughout the past year, Airmen, deployed and at home, successfully carried out the Air Force mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.

Whether it was maintaining and launching aircraft, tending to a wounded warrior or building airfields anywhere in the world, total force Airmen -- active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian -- served selflessly and honorably.

During 2009, military photographers have taken thousands of photographs that document the service of the nation's Airmen. The annual "Year in Photos" captures the spirit and essence of the men and women serving in the United States Air Force.

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