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C-5 Galaxy cockpit

Brig. Gen. Lee Levy, the 402nd Maintenance Wing commander at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., explains the logistics of moving a C-5 cockpit section into its new facility during the opening ceremony for the building Sept. 10, 2010. The cockpit section will be used by engineers to test software in a real environment without tying up actual C-5s. The cockpit section came from a C-5 that crashed at Dover AFB, Del., in 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sue Sapp)

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Scott AFB air show

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-4 Phantom II perform a "heritage fly-by" during the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show Sept. 11, 2010, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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Scott AFB air show

An A-10 Thunderbolt II performs during the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show Sept. 11, 2010, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Tens of thousands of people attended the two-day airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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Scott AFB air show

An aircrew flies a B-2 Spirit over the airfield as part of an aerial demonstration for the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show Sept. 11, 2010, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The B-2 is assigned to Whiteman AFB, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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Scott AFB air show

A vintage World War II-era aircraft flies during the "Tora! Tora! Tora!" aerial demonstration by the Commemorative Air Force for the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show Sept. 11, 2010, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The demonstration re-enacts the Pearl Harbor attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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Scott AFB air show

A pilot guides a vintage T-33 Shooting Star during an aerial demonstration at the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show Sept. 11, 2010, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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Iraqi Air Force Academy opens its doors

An Iraqi C-130 takes off from New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Sept. 1, 2010, with the inaugural class of cadets bound for the recently re-built Iraqi Air Force College in Tikrit. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Eagles aid Predators

F-15E Strike Eagles wait on the flightline Aug. 25, 2010, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The F-15Es are from the 391st Fighter Squadron out of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and are deployed here to aid in F-22 Raptor training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)

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Combat air refueling over Afghanistan

A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels an aircraft Feb. 1, 2010, over Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom air refueling operations. The air refueling capability of the KC-10 in combat operations allows fighters to provide close-air support for "troops in contact" in Afghanistan and other areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Sean Chuplis)

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Combat air refueling over Afghanistan

A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons Feb. 1, 2010, over Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom air refueling operations in February 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Sean Chuplis)

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Balad Predators

Staff Sgt. Christopher Watford controls an MQ-1B Predator's sensor during a routine mission Aug 3, 2010, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Watford is a 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator. His mission is to operate sensors and weapons, and also be a mission coordinator when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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Balad Predators

An MQ-1B Predator taxis out to the runway for a routine push off mission Aug. 3, 2010, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The MQ-1B is a long-endurance unmanned aircraft system that conducts close-air support, air interdiction, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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Balad Predators

1st Lt. Erik Evans controls an MQ-1B Predator for takeoff for a mission Aug. 3, 2010. Lieutenant Evans engaged in a routine remote split operations mission, where he launched the aircraft and turned over control to a unit in the U.S. Lieutenant Evans is a 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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Balad Predators

Capt. Jason Ruiz does a preflight checklist on his MQ-1B Predator to prepare for a "push off" mission Aug. 3, 2010, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. A push off mission is where the unit here will launch the aircraft, and then release their command to a unit back in the U.S. to fly the mission. Captain Ruiz is a 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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1st Global Hawk lands in Guam

An RQ-4 Global Hawk taxis down the runway April 8, 2010, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The RQ-4 program will undergo an evaluation in October 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Tracy)

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1st Global Hawk lands in Guam

An RQ-4 Global Hawk sits on the runway before beginning a nighttime mission. The aircraft is unmanned, and is used to capture imagery from high altitudes. (Courtesy photo/John Schwab)

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Final F-15 departs Langley, 71st FS prepares to inactivate

The F-15s are being sent to active-duty bases within the U.S., overseas and National Guard bases. (Courtesy photo)

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Final F-15 departs Langley, 71st FS prepares to inactivate

The last two operational F-15 Eagles departed Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 1, 2010, for Portland, Ore. (Courtesy photo)

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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U-2 Dragon Lady prepares for take-off before a high-flight. The U-2 is capable of flying at altitudes up to 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Tracy)

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A-10C accident report

According to Air Force officials, human error was the cause of an A-10C Thunderbolt II accident that took place May 10, 2010, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The aircraft was assigned to the 75th Fighter Squadron at Moody AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jake Richmond)

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