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Tech. Sgt. Richard Setlock, a joint terminal attack controller, briefs his plan of attack to an instructor during close-quarters battle training May 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The JTACs were using an old housing area on Hickam AFB to conduct realistic training in an urban environment. Sergeant Setlock is assigned to the 25th Air Operations Training Squadron at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Vadnais)
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Tech. Sgt. Richard Setlock (left) and Airman 1st Class Daniel Meyer, joint terminal attack controllers, execute their attack plan during close-quarters battle training May 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
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Airman James Aldridge, a joint terminal attack controller, posts security during close-quarters battle training May 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The JTACs were using an old housing area on Hickam AFB to conduct realistic training in an urban environment. Airman Aldridge is assigned to the 25th Air Operations Training Squadron at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Vadnais)
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NEW YORK (May 21, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) passes by the Statue of Liberty as it steams up the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals (Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) meet in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Hue City is returning to homeport from a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Gonzalez is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo (Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) dodges a rainstorm as it steams through the Pacific Ocean. John C. Stennis and multiple embarked fleet replacement squadrons are conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Walter M. Wayman
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2008) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Weinstein, left, assists Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class James Collier in loading a super rapid bloom off board countermeasures rocket into a launch tube aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2008) Super rapid bloom off board countermeasures (SRBOC) rockets launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during a test of the ship's anti-missile defense system. Tarawa is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel A. Barker
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ARABIAN SEA (May 15, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), the frigate USS Curts (FFG 38), the fast-attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714), Pakistani Navy ships PNS Badr (D-184), PNS Shahjahan (D-186), and PNS Nasr (A-47) participate in a photography exercise. Pakistan and U.S. Naval forces began Exercise Inspired Union 2008 in the North Arabian Sea, which focuses on air, surface and anti-submarine training. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cory Rose
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The sun reflects off of an AV-8B Harrier aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during sunrise in the Pacific Ocean. Tarawa is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of forward deployed U.S. fleets, with approximately 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel A. Barker)
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BEIRUT — U.S Air Force airmen load a U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter before take-off at the U.S. Embassy in here May 19. The Air Force's 56th Rescue Squadron and the U.S. Navy's Joint Maritime Ashore Support Team and Task Force 362 deployed to Royal Air Force Cyprus early last week to provide potential re-supply support to the U.S. Embassy in Beirut if requested. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Neil Eisen)
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U.S. and Iraqi special operations forces take off in helicopters from Balad Air Base, Iraq, May 14, 2008, to conduct operations in Amarah, Iraq. The goal of the ongoing operations is to disrupt weapons smuggling and decrease insurgent influence. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel A. Contreras, U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Yensy Santana looks keeps suspicious activity in his sights during a mission in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City District of Baghdad, May 11, 2008. Santana serves as a team leader with1st Armored Division's Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zachary Mott
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U.S. Army Sgt. Dajuan Turner looks through the sights on his weapon during a patrol in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, May 11, 2008. Turner is assigned to the 1st Armored Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is attached to the the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad.
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U.S. Army Capt. Erik Oksenvaag talks with U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Poole during a mission in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad May 11, 2008. Oksenvaag commands the 1st Armored Division's Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. Poole is assigned to the TF 1-6 Infantry Regiment's Company C.
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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Poole communicates with other elements of his company during a mission in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad ,May 11, 2008. Poole is assigned to the TF 1-6 Infantry Regiment's Company C.
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U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Cooper looks for suspicious activity during a mission in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, May 11, 2008. Cooper is is assigned to the 1st Armored Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is attached to the the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zachary Mott
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U.S. Army Sgt. Dajuan Tuner looks over a wall for suspicious movement during a mission in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, May 11, 2008. Turner isassigned to the 1st Armored Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is attached to the the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zachary Mott
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Sgt. Yensy Santana looks through a second-floor widow for suspicious activity during a mission in the Thawra 2 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, May 11, 2008. Santana serves as a team leader assigned to the 1st Armored Division's Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently attached to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zachary Mott
