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A C-130H Hercules aircraft deploys flares over Alaska as part of a training exercise during Red Flag Alaska 10-3, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 23, 2010. The C-130 crew is assigned to Yakota Air Base, Japan.

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A C-130H Hercules aircraft deploys flares over Alaska as part of a training exercise during Red Flag Alaska 10-3, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 23, 2010. The C-130 crew is assigned to Yakota Air Base, Japan.

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