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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Elmblad, right, briefs Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Collins as part of the 2008 Pacific Air Forces operational readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2008. Both men are assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron.

SIZING UP THE SITUATION

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Elmblad, right, briefs Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Collins as part of the 2008 Pacific Air Forces operational readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2008. Both men are assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron.

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