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Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Pierce adjusts a 25-mm Gatling gun on an aircraft for departure on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. The Air Force is relocating Hurlburt aircraft to prepare for developing Tropical Storm Karen. Pierce is a weapons load crew technician for 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron.

STORM PREPARATIONS

Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Pierce adjusts a 25-mm Gatling gun on an aircraft for departure on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. The Air Force is relocating Hurlburt aircraft to prepare for developing Tropical Storm Karen. Pierce is a weapons load crew technician for 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron.

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