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    JTAC supports DASMAN SHIELD 20; Air Force air to ground command control seen first-hand [Image 21 of 23]

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    A military personnel member is photographed from a low angle against a deep blue twilight sky. The soldier is wearing full tactical gear including a helmet, goggles, body armor, and a large backpack. A thin antenna or wire is visible extending diagonally in the upper right portion of the frame.

    ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT

    03.10.2020

    Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum 

    386th Air Expeditionary Wing

    Joint Terminal Air Controller assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operation Squadron, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, directs close air support and other offensive air operations during the DASMAN SHIELD live fire exercise on the Udari Range Complex, Kuwait, Feb. 23, 2020. In a real world environment, JTACs serve to control and feed air assets into the fight to keep a strong pattern of force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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    Date Taken: 03.10.2020
    Date Posted: 03.10.2020 08:10
    Photo ID: 6133380
    VIRIN: 200223-F-YM181-0017
    Resolution: 5521x3510
    Size: 20.14 MB
    Location: ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KW
    Web Views: 70
    Downloads: 18

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