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A B-52 Stratofortress takes off Wednesday, April 13, 2006, from a forward operating location in Southwest Asia. The B-52s are seeing increased operations tempo while providing close-air support for Operation Mountain Lion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer)
Posted: 04/01/2006