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Senior Airman Tara Carson removes preflight tags from an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to engine startup at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on July 20, 2001. Carson is attached to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing at Lakenheath.

Senior Airman Carson removes preflight tags from an F-15E Strike Eagle.

Senior Airman Tara Carson removes preflight tags from an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to engine startup at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on July 20, 2001. Carson is attached to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing at Lakenheath.

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