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U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft wait to be de-iced on the flight line of McChord Air Force Base, Wash., on Jan. 28, 2008. Air Force maintenance personnel from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will de-ice the aircraft prior to launch.

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft wait to be de-iced.

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft wait to be de-iced on the flight line of McChord Air Force Base, Wash., on Jan. 28, 2008. Air Force maintenance personnel from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will de-ice the aircraft prior to launch.

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