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    Final U.S. Air Force combat mission over Iraq [Image 2 of 7]

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    Two military aviators in flight gear are standing on an airfield tarmac, shaking hands and smiling at the camera. Both men are wearing tactical flight suits with survival vests, harnesses, and leg pouches, consistent with combat or operational aviation attire. The background shows a flat, arid desert landscape under a hazy sky.

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    12.18.2011

    Photo by 1st Lt. Rusty Ridley 

    332d Air Expeditionary Wing

    Lt. Col. Jason Plourde, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander and Col. Rodney Petithomme, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander, shake hands after flying the last two combat aircraft over Iraq, Dec. 18, 2011. Piloting F-16s, they provided top cover for the last convoys leaving the country. Petithomme is a native of Angels Camp, Calif., and is deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Plourde is a native of Hermon, Maine, and is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

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    Date Taken: 12.18.2011
    Date Posted: 12.20.2011 15:59
    Photo ID: 502390
    VIRIN: 111218-F-NB595-002
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 3.95 MB
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    A group of approximately 18-20 military personnel in tan/khaki flight suits are posed in a curved line on a tarmac at night, in front of what appears to be an MQ-9 Reaper or similar unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone). The aircraft is positioned centrally behind the group with its distinctive long wingspan visible. The setting appears to be a military airfield, with illuminated structures and runway lighting visible in the background.
    Two military aviators in flight gear are standing on an airfield tarmac, shaking hands and smiling at the camera. Both men are wearing tactical flight suits with survival vests, harnesses, and leg pouches, consistent with combat or operational aviation attire. The background shows a flat, arid desert landscape under a hazy sky.
    A military pilot in a tan flight suit and survival vest is leaning into the cockpit of a fighter jet, likely performing a pre-flight inspection or cockpit check. The aircraft fuselage displays a 'RESCUE' marking and partial emergency instructions. The scene is photographed from a low angle against a clear blue sky.
    A military pilot or aircrew member is climbing into the cockpit of a fighter jet, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon, using the boarding ladder. The individual is wearing a flight suit, tactical vest, and gloves. The aircraft fuselage displays standard rescue markings and emergency canopy jettison instructions.
    Two military aviators in flight gear are walking away from a gray jet fighter aircraft on a tarmac. Both men are wearing tactical vests, flight suits, and carrying flight bags. The setting appears to be a military air base, likely in a desert environment based on the lighting and surroundings.
    Two military personnel are conversing on an aircraft flight line or tarmac. One individual is wearing full flight gear including a harness, survival vest, and flight suit, while the other is in a standard military uniform with a gray undershirt and digital camouflage pants. Military aircraft with visible ordnance or external stores are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel, likely U.S. Air Force ground crew members, are reviewing documents on a piece of ground support equipment on an airfield tarmac. One individual wears a blue coverall with communication headset, while the other wears an Air Force camouflage uniform with safety glasses and hearing protection. They appear to be conducting a pre- or post-operation inspection or checklist review.

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