The rank of captain has been symbolized by double silver bars since 1832, and is sometimes referred to as railroad tracks. A specific set of the insignia has been passed down in combat zones through history, originating in World War II. In August, a captain flying out of Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, got to continue that tradition pinning on the special insignia which had been flown on a combat mission over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)
| Date Taken: | 09.13.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 09.16.2013 08:29 |
| Photo ID: | 1018877 |
| VIRIN: | 130914-F-LK329-001 |
| Resolution: | 3000x2400 |
| Size: | 3.13 MB |
| Location: | TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, KG |
| Web Views: | 49 |
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