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USAF Providing Cover
Forward Air Controllers at work
FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Christopher Komorek (right) provides cover while Airman 1st Class Kyle Sharp calls in air support during combat operations here Nov. 13. Both Airmen are assigned to 9th Air Support Operation Squadron. (Tony's Note: click on the photo for a medium resolution version and get to see their gear close up. Note the handle of a Hooligan entry tool in the radio pack, and the removal of flashy unit patches on their shoulders. A1C Komorek on the left still has a "subdued" American flag patch visible on his Interceptor vest, but it only looks bright because the photographer is about 8 feet away with a huge flash.) Also note the pervious talcum powder desert dust that is all over Komorek's M4 rifle. Imagine the abrasive quality of that fine dust in the bolt assembly, and nooks and crannies of the recoil tube, etc. It has got to really suck.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Johancharles Van Boers)
November 13, 2004

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