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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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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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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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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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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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Keeping it clean

Airman 1st Class Stephen Blackhall cleans and inspects wires for corrosion under the gearbox of an HH-60G Pave Hawk Nov. 2, 2011, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently earned the Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award for effective management of its resources and its contributions to the mission. Blackhall is an 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical environmentalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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Wired

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cayce Wiesmore repairs chaffed wires from corrosion build up on an HH-60G Pave Hawk Nov. 2, 2011, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Francisco is a 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated flight control systems craftsman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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The sky over Dubai

An aerial demonstration team flies over a C-17 Globemaster at the 2011 Dubai Airshow Nov. 13, 2011, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event demonstrates a shared commitment both to regional security and to developing key relationships throughout Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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Calling in the big guns

Senior Airman Brad Salazar calls in a simulated air strike Nov. 15, 2011, in Barcis, Italy. This training was to help refine techniques and procedures of tactical command and control of air power assets. Salazar is a tactical air control party operator with the 8th Air Support Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)
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"Hail to the Chief"

(Left to right) Col. Sam Barrett, Gen. Gary North and Navy Adm. Robert Willard salute as Air Force One taxis for departure Nov. 15, 2011, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. President Barack Obama was in Hawaii for the Asia Pacific Economic Corporation conferences. Barrett is the 15th Wing commander, North is the Pacific Air Forces commander and Willard is the commander of U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)
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No load too big

Airmen load a tank into a C-5M Super Galaxy Nov. 15, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The C-5M is the upgraded version of the C-5 Galaxy and has a 30 percent shorter take off roll, 58 percent faster climb rate and allows significantly more cargo to be carried over longer distances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)
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The sky over Dubai

An aerial demonstration team flies over a C-17 Globemaster at the 2011 Dubai Airshow Nov. 13, 2011, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This year the static displays. The event demonstrates a shared commitment both to regional security and to developing key relationships throughout Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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Just dropping in

A U.S. Air Force combat controller jumps with the American flag during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House Nov. 12, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)
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Seeing double

Members of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds execute opposing solos while demonstrating the calypso pass Nov. 12, 2011, during the 2011 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House at Nellis Air Force, Base, Nev. The Nellis Open House is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various military aircraft. The open house is also the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt.Kevin Gruenwald)
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Eyes on

Tech. Sgt. Christian Corella, covers his sector from the door of an Mi17 Hip during an emergency resupply flight Nov. 11, 2011, through western Afghanistan. The U.S. and Afghan flight crews provided supplies to a remote Afghan border patrol outpost. Corella is an aerial gunner from the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Tyler Placie)
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For the fallen

Maj. John Traxler carries the American flag before "Reveille" during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2011, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Following the raising of the flag and the Japanese and American national anthems, four representatives from the services recited their branch's creed and guest speakers shared their experiences with the crowd. Traxler is the 320th Special Tactics Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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Always remember

Fallen warriors are remembered during Remembrance Day at the Alaska National Guard armory Nov.11, 2011, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The first Remembrance Day honors veterans who were killed in the line of duty since World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding)
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Push!

Airmen load pallets of cargo into a 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Hercules Nov. 7, 2011, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. A parachute is attached to each pallet allowing a 99 percent accuracy of the airdropped cargo to be recovered undamaged by ground troops needing the supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Corey Hook)
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Help has arrived

Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing perform a water rescue demonstration using an HH-60G Pave Hawk Nov. 5, 2011, during the Cocoa Beach Air Show 2011 in Cocoa Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant).
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Osan air power

The Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles perform aerial stunts in Black Eagles T-50Bs Oct. 30, 2011. More than 50,000 service members and spectators from around the world watched the aerial stunts and jumps during Air Power Day 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)
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