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Marine Capt. James R. Berard relays target coordinates to an F/A-18 fighter jet via a radio during a Tactical Air Control Party training exercise, Nov. 13, 2008. The exercise was conducted to refresh both forward air controllers and pilots in the tactics and skills necessary for a successful combined arms engagement from aircraft to ground targets. Berard is an assistant air officer with Regimental Combat Team 1.

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Marine Capt. James R. Berard relays target coordinates to an F/A-18 fighter jet via a radio during a Tactical Air Control Party training exercise, Nov. 13, 2008. The exercise was conducted to refresh both forward air controllers and pilots in the tactics and skills necessary for a successful combined arms engagement from aircraft to ground targets. Berard is an assistant air officer with Regimental Combat Team 1.

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