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U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Wilson scans the area for threats during a proficiency exercise on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, April 10, 2009. Wilson is a combat rescue officer assigned to the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.

BALAD EXERCISE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Wilson scans the area for threats during a proficiency exercise on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, April 10, 2009. Wilson is a combat rescue officer assigned to the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.

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