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Celebrating President's Day

A B-1B Lancer flies past the Mount Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, S.D. The monument features presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. President's Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. and is celebrated on the third Monday of February. (Courtesy Photo)

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Air strikes hit more than 40 targets in Iraq

A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, after receiving fuel over Afghanistan. Two B-1Bs hit reported al-Qaida safe havens Jan. 10 in Arab Jabour, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelique Perez)

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Spirit movers

Airmen prepare to taxi a B-2 Spirit Jan. 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The B-2 is from Whiteman AFB, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

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B-1B

An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft takes off from the runway of an air base in Southwest Asia, for a mission as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The B-1B is a multi-role, long-range bomber capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Air strikes hit more than 40 targets in Iraq

A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, after receiving fuel over Afghanistan. Two B-1Bs hit reported al-Qaida safe havens Jan. 10 in Arab Jabour, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelique Perez)

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B-1Bs protect convoys

A B-1B Lancer pulls alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelique Perez)

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C-5A Galaxy participates in Cactus Aloha

A C-5A Galaxy from the 68th Airlift Squadron in San Antonio waits for its passengers at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., in 2006. The C-5 crew flew reservists and equipment from the 482nd Fighter Wing in support of exercise Cactus Aloha at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Thomas Davis)

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B-1 Lancer upgraded munitions

The B-1B Lancer continued to be enhanced throughout the 1980s and 90s; especially with precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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B-2 first flight

The B-2 stealth bomber completed its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., July 17, 1989. (Courtesy photo)

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A heavy load

1st Lt. Jason Edwards checks the bomb load of a B-1B Lancer Dec. 29 as he and the rest of the aircrew preflight check the bomber prior to a mission. Lieutenant Edwards is with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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A B-1B launches

A mission-bound B-1B Lancer lifts off from the runway of an air base in Southwest Asia Dec.29. The B-1B is a multi-role, long-range bomber capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling. It can perform a variety of missions, including that of carrying conventional weapons for theater operations. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

Senior Airman Ryan Bathke runs to his position to marshal a B-1B Lancer bomber to the taxiway for a mission Dec. 29 as Senior Airman Nathan Konkol, waits at the nose gear to pull the chocks. The Airmen are with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

Brig. Gen. Charlie Lyon settles into the copilot's seat of the B-1B Lancer bomber he will fly on a mission Dec. 29. General Lyon is the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

Capt. Crystal Powers settles into the pilot's seat of the B-1B Lancer bomber she will fly on a mission Dec. 29. Captain Powers is an aircraft commander with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

Capt.Crystal Powers (left) and 1st Lt. Thomas Walsh wait to board a B-1B Lancer bomber for a mission Dec. 29. Captain Powers and Lieutenant Walsh are with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

1st Lt. Thomas Walsh (left) and Brig. Gen. Charlie Lyon leave the crew bus Dec. 29 to board a B-1B Lancer bomber for a mission. General Lyon is the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander and Lieutenant Walsh is an aircrew member with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

Maj. Anthony Mincer (left) and Capt. Brian Buschur run through their preflight checklist in a B-1B Lancer Dec. 29 prior to a mission. The two pilots are with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Getting a B-1B ready to launch

1st Lt. Jason Edwards checks the bomb load of a B-1B Lancer Dec. 29 as he and the rest of the aircrew preflight check the bomber prior to a mission. Lieutenant Edwards is with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Dec. 31 airpower summary: B-1Bs deliver punch

Staff Sgt. Brandon Neitz and Tech. Sgt. James Sheldon load 2,000-pound bombs on an Air Force B-1B Lancer in preparation for a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The B-1B can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons on specific targets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)

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Dec. 3 airpower summary: B-1B bombs enemy in Afghanistan

A B-1B Lancer takes off. A B-1B employed guided bomb unit-31s Dec. 3 against enemy mortar positions located in Asadabad, Afghanistan. A joint terminal attack controller in the area declared the mission as successful as the bombs impacted on the intended targets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael B. Keller)

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