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U.S. Air Force members of the 79th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron secure the unit's flag to a pole on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. With the first alert mission complete, airmen in the squadron look forward to a successful deployment, while showing off the unique capabilities of the HC-130P “Combat King” aircraft.

FLAG DUTY

U.S. Air Force members of the 79th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron secure the unit's flag to a pole on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. With the first alert mission complete, airmen in the squadron look forward to a successful deployment, while showing off the unique capabilities of the HC-130P “Combat King” aircraft.

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