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MH-53

HURLBURT FIELD -- An MH-53 Pave Low from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, flies over coastline near Hurlburt Field, Fla., on August 20. The primary function of the aircraft is long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces in day, night or adverse weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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MH-53

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An MH-53 Pave Low from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, flies over the Gulf of Mexico near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The MH-53 Pave Low medium-lift helicopter is the largest, most powerful and technologically advanced helicopter in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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MH-53

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An MH-53 Pave Low from 20th Special Operations Squadron, flies over the Gulf of Mexio near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The MH-53 Pave Low's mission is low-level, long-range, undetected penetration into denied areas, day or night or in adverse weather conditions for infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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MH-53

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An MH-53 Pave Low from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, flies over the coastline near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. Since they entered the Air Force inventory in 1981, the Pave Lows, with their unique special operations mission and capabilities, have supported several campaigns. They will be officially retired in October 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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CV-22

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Two CV-22 Ospreys from the 8th Special Operations Squadron fly over Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The CV-22 is equipped with integrated threat countermeasures, terrain-following radar, forward-looking infrared sensors and other advanced avionics systems that allow it to operate at low altitudes, adverse weather conditions and medium to high-threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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CV-22

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Two CV-22 Ospreys from 8th Special Operations Squadron, fly over coastline near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. These versatile, self-deployable aircraft offer increased speed and range over other rotary-wing aircraft, enabling Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews to execute long-range special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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CV-22

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- A CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron and an MH-53 Pave Low 20th Special Operations Squadron, fly over the coastline near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The MH-53 will be officially retired in October 2008 and the CV-22 will be the primary work horse to complete the Air Force Special Operations Command helicopter missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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CV-22

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- A CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron, and an MH-53 Pave Low from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, fly over the coastline near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The MH-53 will be officially retired in October 2008 and the CV-22 will be the primary work horse to complete the Air Force Special Operations Command helicopter missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Maintenance in the African sun

An Airman from the 1st Special Operations Helicopter Maintenance Squadron works atop a CV-22 Osprey under the African sun in Bamako, Mali recently. The CV-22s conducted their first operational deployment as part of FLINTLOCK, a training designed build capacity among Trans-Saharan nations so that they may more effectively address issues which threaten peace, stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Lauren Johnson)

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Exfil frenzy

Senegalese soldiers exit an Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22 Osprey during mission rehearsals as part of exercise Flintlock in Bamako, Mali on November 16, 2008. Flintlock is a multilateral military training exercise which seeks to further the training and proficiencies of participating nations across the Trans-Saharan region of Africa, while fostering collaborative communication and coordination skills. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a donkey!

A Malian boy stops to watch incoming U.S. Air Force CV-22 Ospreys carrying Malian and Senegalese troops during an exercise near Bamako, Mali. The exercise provides U.S. Special Operations forces the opportunity to work with African and European partner nations in the effort to build bonds of trust and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Bryan Purtell)

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Eyeing the Osprey

A Malian soldier takes a defensive position while an Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22 Osprey departs a landing zone in Bamako, Mali as part of a drill for Exercise Flintlock. This military exercise is planned and coordinated in collaboration with African and European partner nation military forces to build capacity among Trans-Saharan nations so that they may more effectively address issues which threaten peace, stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Birds of a feather

Hurlburt Field, Fla.-- CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron demonstrate their capabilities over a live firing range at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for congressmen Oct. 22. The exhibition provided a realistic observation opportunity of special operations forces in a combat scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Jacobs)

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Firepower on display

A UH-1 Huey from the 6th Special Operations Squadron hovers over a live firing range at Eglin Air Force base Sept. 12, to rescue combat controllers during the 2008 Firepower Demonstration. The demonstration was held for Airmen from Hurlburt Field to observe special operations firepower and capabilities.

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MH-53 lands at AF Armament Museum

Members of the 1st Special Operations Helicopter Maintenance Squadron tow MH-53 tail No. 73-1652 into place at the Air Force Armament Museum near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Sept. 5. The helicopter, from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, is the first addition to the museum in almost 10 years. It represents the fleet of MH-53s, which have been in service since the Vietnam War and will be retired from Air Force inventory Sept. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Emily Moore)

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MH-53 lands at AF Armament Museum

MH-53 tail No. 73-1652 lands at the Air Force Armament Museum near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Sept. 5. The helicopter, from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, is the first addition to the museum in almost 10 years. It represents the fleet of MH-53s, which have been in service since the Vietnam War and will be retired from Air Force inventory Sept. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Emily Moore)

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Spectre over Arlington

An AC-130H Spectre gunship from the 16th Special Operations Squadron conducts a flyover at Arlington National Cemetary during a memorial service for Senior Master Sgt. James Caniford May 28. Sergeant Caniford, a former 16th SOS illuminator operator, was recently identified after more than 30 years listed as missing in action from the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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The final five

MH-53 PAVE LOW helicopters from Hurlburt Field fly over the Gulf of Mexico during the last five-ship formation of the 20th Special Operations Squadron June 12. The MH-53 will be retired from the Air Force inventory later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emily Moore)

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20th SOS completes final mountain training

Tech. Sgt. Linwood Stull, an aerial gunner with the 20th Special Operations Squadron, is interviewed by a television news reporter in Roanoke, Va., during the squadron’s final mountain training exercise May 28 – June 5. Sergeant Stull is from Eagle Rock, Va., near Roanoke. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Randy Smith)

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20th SOS completes final mountain training

An MH-53 from the 20th Special Operations Squadron lands in a soccer field in Roanoke, Va. The scheduled static display allowed media and local residents to tour the unfamiliar helicopter flying over their town during the squadron’s final mountain training exercise May 28 – June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Randy Smith)

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