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Preparing for flight!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- U.S. Army Capt. Joel A. Lewis, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion AH-64D Apache Longbow pilot, prepares to fly a training sortie on an AH-64D Apache Longbow April 24, 2012. The Apache's mission is to conduct rear, close and shaping missions to include deep precision strike. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Performing a pre-flight check

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- U.S. Army Capt. Joel A. Lewis, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion AH-64D Apache Longbow pilot, performs a pre-flight check on an AH-64D Apache Longbow April 24, 2012. The combination advanced radar and navigation capabilities and a state-of-the-art avionics suite provide increased situational awareness, lethality and survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Performing a pre-flight check

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Allen Crist, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion AH-64D Apache Longbow pilot, performs a pre-flight check on an AH-64D Apache Longbow April 24, 2012. During the past decade the AH-64D Apache Longbows have been used to support the mission of the U.S. Armed Forces by providing armed reconnaissance day or night, on the battlefield and in adverse weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Performing a pre-flight check

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Allen Crist, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion AH-64D Apache Longbow pilot, performs a pre-flight check on an AH-64D Apache Longbow April 24, 2012. The Longbow remanufacture effort incorporates upgraded radar and weapons capabilities, and improved cockpit management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Making sure it's all lined up!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Soldiers from the 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion perform pre-flight checks on an AH-64D Apache Longbow April 24, 2012. The multi-mission Apache Longbow is the next-generation version of the AH-64D Apache. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Joe Scallorns Incentive Flight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Capt. Justin Meyer, 13th Bomb Squadron pilot, and Joe Scallorns, Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader Program and board member of Whiteman Air Force Base's Base Community Council, prepare for an incentive flight on a T-38 Talon here Jan. 26. The purpose of the incentive flight gives him a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of Air Force Global Strike Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Joe Scallorns Incentive Flight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, wishes Joe Scallorns, Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader Program and board member of Whiteman Air Force Base's Base Community Council, a safe trip before Scallorns takes off in a T-38 for his incentive flight here Jan. 26. The purpose of the incentive flight was to give him a better understanding of the Air Force Global Strike operations and a better understanding and appreciation for the quality Airmen and civilians who protect the nation every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Joe Scallorns Incentive Flight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Joe Scallorns, a member of Air Force Global Strike Command's Civic Leader Program and board member of Whiteman Air Force Base's Base Community Council, climbs the ladder of a T-38 Talon assigned to Whiteman AFB before his incentive flight here Jan. 26. The purpose of the incentive flight was to give him a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of Air Force Global Strike Operations and a better understanding and appreciation for the quality Airmen and civilians who protect the nation every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Rose Bowl

Pasadena, CA. -- The B-2 bomber The Spirit of America performs a flyover of the 98th Rose Bowl, Jan 2 in Pasadena, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Greene)

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KC-135 refuels B-2 Spirit mission

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A KC-135 Stratotanker from 509th Weapons Squadron, USAF Weapons School at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., refuels a B-2 Spirit during the SMOKEX Exercise over Kansas, Nov.16. The KC-135 transfers fuel at about 16 gallons per second. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. -- Swiss cheese is all that--'s left of one of the many targets at Cannon Range after being repeatedly hit with .50 millimeter rounds from the A-10 Thunderbolt II Gatling guns during training exercises Oct. 13. Pilots are able to practice close-air-support offensive air operations which may one day provide life saving mission capable support in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan, a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. looks up at the sky to get a visual of the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Cannon Range Oct. 13 during a 30-day career upgrade training field exercise. Sergeant Phelan is a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) student. As a JTAC Airman, he will be responsible to direct the action of the combat aircraft engaged in close-air-support and other offensive air operations providing life saving mission support. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, NC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.--Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan use a range finder and GPS to mark the target location and relay the information to the pilots on Cannon Range near Ft. Leonard Wood Oct. 13. The range is operated by the 131st Fighter Wing Detachment 1 and develops, maintains and improves an air-to ground bombing and strafing range to provide realistic environments for training and testing. Airman Blumbrich and Sergeant Phelan are Tactical Air Control Party technicians completing the Joint Tactical Air Controller upgrade training at Cannon Range. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. --Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich, a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) student, looks up at an A-10 Thunderbolt II after a laser guided bomb engaged a simulated threats at Cannon Range Oct. 13. As a JTAC Airman he will be responsible to direct the action of the combat aircraft engaged in close-air-support and other offensive air operations providing life saving mission support. Airman Jacob Blumbrich is a tactical air controller party Airman assigned to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. --Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan, both Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, directly communicate with an A-10 Thunderbolt II after getting a visual of a simulated threat at Cannon Range Oct. 13 during a 30 day career upgrade training field exercise. The Airmen are in the final days of their training and must prove they are capable of coordinating close air requests, and controls close-air-support giving pilots in the air a better visual of the target which provides life saving mission support. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, GA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. --Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan, both Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, directly communicate with an A-10 Thunderbolt II after getting a visual of a simulated threat at Cannon Range Oct. 13 during a 30 day career upgrade training field exercise. The Airmen are in the final days of their training and must prove they are capable of coordinating close air requests, and controls close-air-support giving pilots in the air a better visual of the target which provides life saving mission support. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, GA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.--Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan use a map and GPS to mark the target location and relay the information to the pilots on Cannon Range near Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Oct. 13. Joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC) students will direct the action of the combat aircraft engaged in close-air-support and other offensive air operations. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. --Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan, both Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, directly communicate with aircraft after getting a visual of a simulated threat at Cannon Range Oct. 13 during a 30-day career upgrade training field exercise. The Airmen are in the final days of their training and must prove they are capable of coordinating close air requests, and controls close-air-support giving pilots in the air a better visual of the target which provides life saving mission support. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. --Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan, both Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, directly communicate with aircraft after getting a visual of a simulated threat at Cannon Range Oct. 13 during a 30-day career upgrade training field exercise. The Airmen are in the final days of their training and must prove they are capable of coordinating close air requests, and controls close-air-support giving pilots in the air a better visual of the target which provides life saving mission support. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Eyes on target

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. --Senior Airman Jacob Blumbrich and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Phelan, both Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, work together to identify simulated threats downrange Oct. 13 during a 30 day career upgrade training field exercise. The Airmen are in the final days of their training and must prove they are capable of coordinating close air requests, and controls close-air-support giving pilots in the air a better visual of the target which provides life saving mission support. Sergeant Phelan is a tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. and Airman Blumbrich TACP assigned to the 15th ASOS, Fort Benning, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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