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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager climbs the ladder of an F-15C Eagle for the first mission during Exercise Vigilant Shield 16 from 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Oct. 19, 2015. Swertfager is a pilot assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager climbs the ladder of an F-15C Eagle for the first mission during Exercise Vigilant Shield 16 from 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Oct. 19, 2015. Swertfager is a pilot assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge

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