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Deployed defenders show AF mission is more than just aircraft

Senior Airman Anson Pryde, 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, pays close attention to his surroundings from one of the base's many guard towers. While typical perceptions associated with the Air Force in combat might involve aircraft dropping bombs on targets, the several hundred security forces Airmen deployed here are proving these stereotypes outdated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dale Canofari)

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Deployed defenders show AF mission is more than just aircraft

An Airman from the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, sits atop a Humvee turret during an evening patrol. While typical perceptions associated with the Air Force in combat might involve aircraft dropping bombs on targets, the several hundred security forces Airmen deployed here are proving these stereotypes outdated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dale Canofari)

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Deployed defenders show AF mission is more than just aircraft

Tech. Sgt. Kelly Beeler, 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, stands post in one of the base's many guard towers. While typical perceptions associated with the Air Force in combat might involve aircraft dropping bombs on targets, the several hundred security forces Airmen deployed here are proving these stereotypes outdated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dale Canofari)

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Delivering the goods

Staff Sgt. Brian Kinner directs the forklift towards the C-130 Hercules for another mission April 16 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Sergeant Kinner is a loadmaster assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed from the 105th Airlift Squadron from Nashville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Delivering the goods

Staff Sgt. Brian Kinner monitors the engine start on a C-130 Hercules preparing for an Operation Enduring Freedom mission April 16 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Sergeant Kinner is a loadmaster assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed from the 105th Airlift Squadron from Nashville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Delivering the goods

1st Lt. Ed Ladd checks the ramp prior to the engine start on a C-130 Hercules during an Operation Enduring Freedom mission April 16 from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Lieutenant Ladd is a co-pilot assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed from the 105th Airlift Squadron from Nashville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Delivering the goods

Master Sgt. Anthony Harrington directs the cargo to be loaded on a C-130 Hercules during an Operation Enduring Freedom mission April 16 from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Sergeant Harrington is a loadmaster assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed from the 109th Airlift Squadron from Minneapolis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Delivering the goods

Airmen load cargo onto a C-130 Hercules for an Operation Enduring Freedom mission April 16 from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Airmen are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Delivering the goods

Tech. Sgt. Janna Cronk updates the mission data from a C-130 Hercules cargo mission April 16 from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Sergeant Cronk is a flight engineer assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed from the 105th Airlift Squadron from Nashville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Getting the aircraft out

An Airman from the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron digs out the front wheels of an L-100 aircraft that rolled past the end of the Baghdad International Airport runway on April 1. Airmen from Sather Air Base unloaded cargo and fuel before towing the aircraft back to pavement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

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Leading the way...

Master Sgt. John Lawlor clears the area as an L-100 aircraft is towed April 1 at Baghdad International Airport. The aircraft rolled past the runway, and Airmen from Sather Air Base prepared it for towing. Sergeant Lawlor is from the 447th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

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Responders ready for real deal

Staff Sgt. Michael Crispin (left) and Senior Airman Jeremy Brush (far right) administer first aid to Airmen with simulated wounds during a battle drill April 9 at a Southwest Asian air base. Base members continually test the combat readiness and response capabilities of the Airmen in the wing. Sergeant Crispin and Airman Brush are 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)

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Responders ready for real deal

Senior Airman Jeffrey Sawmiller (front) and Senior Airman Corey Kostroski put out a fire during a battle drill April 9 at a Southwest Asian air base. Base members continually test the combat readiness and response capabilities of the Airmen in the wing. Airmen Sawmiller and Kostroski are 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)

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Responders ready for real deal

Airman 1st Class Jessica Ogilbee (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Russell Corner examine a simulated unidentified explosive ordnance during a battle drill April 9 at a Southwest Asian air base. Base members continually test the combat readiness and response capabilities of the Airmen in the wing. Airman Ogilbee and Sergeant Corner are assigned to the the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)

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Afghanistan airdrop

Capt. Erik Rathke talks to his co-pilot prior to the delivery of 40 bundles using the Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of humanitarian supplies to a drop zone April 13 in Afghanistan. Captain Rathke is a pilot from the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Afghanistan airdrop

Loadmasters preflight a C-17 Globemaster III for a Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of 40 bundles of humanitarian supplies to a drop zone April 13 in Afghanistan. The loadmasters are from the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and are deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Afghanistan airdrop

Staff Sgt. Chris Koch checks a bundle on a C-17 Globemaster III for a Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of 40 bundles of humanitarian supplies to a drop zone April 14 in Afghanistan. Sergeant Koch is a loadmaster from the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Afghanistan airdrop

Senior Airman Spencer Stacey loads one of 40 bundles on a C-17 Globemaster III for a Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of humanitarian supplies to a drop zone April 13 in Afghanistan. Airman Stacey is from the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Afghanistan airdrop

A C-17 Globemaster III is being loaded with 40 bundles for a Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of humanitarian supplies April 13 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, for a drop zone in Afghanistan. Aircrew Airmen and the C-17 are deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Afghanistan airdrop

Senior Airman Matt Johnson loads one of 40 bundles on a C-17 Globemaster III for a Joint Precision Airdrop Delivery System of humanitarian supplies to a drop zone April 13 in Afghanistan. Airman Johnson is from the 17th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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