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U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conduct an air drop from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft over the southern region of Afghanistan on Sept. 2, 2009. Pallets are being air-dropped to provide needed supplies to ground personnel.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters conduct an air drop from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conduct an air drop from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft over the southern region of Afghanistan on Sept. 2, 2009. Pallets are being air-dropped to provide needed supplies to ground personnel.

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