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A large aircraft on the runway preparing for takeoff.

Time for Takeoff

An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron speeds toward takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2020. The 82nd ERS collects intelligence by detecting, identifying and geolocating signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, while using the RC-135V/W on-board suite. The mission aircrew then forwards gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers.

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  • Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton VIRIN: 200512-F-YJ424-1020X.JPG
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