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A coalition force member fires a Carl Gustav recoiless rifle system during weapons practice on a range in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. Coalition force members conduct testing on various weapons systems to check for accuracy. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck

Worth A Thousand Words: Gustav Gusto

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

A coalition force member fires a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle system during weapons practice on a range in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. Coalition force members conduct testing on various weapons systems to check for accuracy. U.S. Army photo …
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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Omar Nurse, a combat weatherman, uses night vision goggles to conduct a weather observation to ensure visibility and climate matches the main weather sensor data at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder

Battlefield Weather: Forecasting Mission Success

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Decision makers at all levels rely on the Air Force’s 19th Expeditionary Weather Squadron to provide accurate weather forecasts for military operations.
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Wednesday Warfighter: TSgt. Scott Saenz

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bniegel

While deployed, Technical Sergeant Scott Saenz contributed to more than 100 route clearance missions resulting in the safety of 18,000 miles of critical supply routes.
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U.S. Army Pfc. Franklin Sena and his dog, Livee, work together during their first mission as a team while conducting a dismounted patrol in Shubazai, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Sena is an infantryman and tactical explosives detection dog handler assigned to Company C, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Combined Task Force 4-2. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

Worth A Thousand Words: Dog Day Afternoon

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

U.S. Army Pfc. Franklin Sena and his military working dog, Livee, work together during their first mission as a team while conducting a dismounted patrol in Shubazai, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Sena is an infantryman and tactical explosives detection dog …
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U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup, right, public affairs officer for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, shows Afghan boys how to take photos during a visit to a local returnee and refugee village on the outskirts of Farah City in Farah province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. PRT Farah visited the village to conduct a site survey and deliver humanitarian assistance. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

Worth A Thousand Words: Camera Curiosity

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup, right, public affairs officer for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, shows Afghan boys how to take photos during a visit to a local returnee and refugee village on the outskirts of Farah City in Farah …
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