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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Drew Parks uses a laser target designator to mark the target for a laser-guided bomb while supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Southwest Asia, Sept. 11, 2012.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Drew Parks uses a laser target designator to mark the target for a laser-guided bomb while supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Southwest Asia, Sept. 11, 2012.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Drew Parks uses a laser target designator to mark the target for a laser-guided bomb while supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Southwest Asia, Sept. 11, 2012.

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