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‘Shooters’ deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron shakes hands with a tactical aircraft maintainer prior to deploying from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 10, 2018. Prior to taxiing on the runway, tactical aircraft maintainers perform preflight inspections to ensure the safety of the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado
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