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A B-1B Lancer bomber flies a combat patrol over Afghanistan.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber from the 34th Expeditionary Squadron flies a combat patrol over Afghanistan on Dec. 10, 2008.

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Tags: News Photos, Operation Enduring Freedom, Lead Photos, Military Operations, Military Operations, Operations
Credit: VIRIN: 390025-R-GLH08-107.jpg

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