U.S. Army Pvt. Shawn M. Testa examines an Afghan boy's ear at a health clinic in Nawa District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12, 2008. Testa is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion. The clinic was sponsored by the Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan W. Hutchison


Spc. Beverly S. McDaniel gives a young child medicine at a health clinic in Nawa District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2008. McDaniel is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 782nd Brigade Support Battalion. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan W. Hutchison


A member of the Afghan national police force carries a child back to his father after receiving treatment at a health clinic in Nawa district, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan W. Hutchison


A young girl eats a bag of cookies given to her by a U.S. soldier while she waits at a health clinic in Nawa District, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan W. Hutchison


A little boy looks in awe at stuffed animals given to him by the Afghan national police and coalition soldiers, Jan. 13, 2008, at a health clinic in Nawa District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan W. Hutchison


With weather conditions making it difficult for some villagers to travel to a medical clinic in Nawa District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, coalition medics traveled to some of the more remote villages in the area, Jan. 14, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan W. Hutchison



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Pilots walk to their F-15A Eagles Jan. 9, 2008, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, to begin currency training after Air Combat Command cleared the planes for flight. The pilots, from the 199th Fighter Squadron, 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, have not flown since the Air Force grounded their F-15 fleet Nov. 3, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


Air Force Capt. Philip “Buddah” Mallory climbs into his F-15A Eagle Jan. 9, 2008, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, to begin flying for his currency training. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


Air Force Capt. Philip “Buddah” Mallory settles into his F-15A Eagle cockpit Jan. 9, 2008, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, to begin flying for his currency training. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


A weapons loader marshals an F-15A Eagle into position Jan. 9, 2008, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


An F-15A Eagle takes off Jan. 9, 2008, from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


An F-15A Eagle returns to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Jan. 9, 2008, after flying a mission for currency. The F-15s, from the 199th Fighter Squadron, 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, have not flown since the Air Force grounded their F-15 fleet Nov. 3, 2007. Air Combat Command cleared a portion of its F-15 A-D models to begin flying. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


An F-15A Eagle returns to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Jan. 9, 2008, after flying a mission for currency. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo


Maj. James “Saw” Sage gets down from his F-15A Eagle Jan. 9, 2008, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, after flying a training mission for currency. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo



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U.S. Army Pfc. Justin Brock searches an Iraqi citizen before allowing him to pass to see American medical personnel during a free tailgate health clinic in Nahrwan, Iraq, Jan. 15, 2008, while Pfc. Josiah Greer provides security. Brock and Greer are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Regiment's 3rd Squadron, which is attached to the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Rostek


U.S. Army Pfc. Kaley Maben hands medication to U.S. Army Spc. Sean Rolling for distribution during a free tailgate health clinic in Nahrwan, Iraq, Jan. 15, 2008. Both are medics assigned to the 10th Field Artillery's 1st Battalion. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Rostek


U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Willie Sigears sifts though medication during a free tailgate healthclinic in Nahrwan, Iraq, Jan. 15, 2008. Sigears is assigned to the 10th Field Artillery's 1st Battalion. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Rostek


U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Pack wraps an Iraqi boy's arm during a free tailgate health clinic in Nahrwan, Iraq, Jan.15, 2008. Pack is a medic assigned to the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Rostek


U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Cowan hands toothbrushes and toothpaste to patients during a free tailgate health clinic in Nahrwan, Iraq, Jan. 15, 2008. Cowan is assigned to the 489th Civil Affairs Company. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Rostek



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A U.S. Army paratrooper receives German jump wings after a jump over Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007, during Operation Toy Drop. The 10th Annual Randy Oler memorial Operation Toy Drop is hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and is a foreign wings exchange and community service operation to support the military and local community by collecting over 1,400 toys for families in the Fayetteville area. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


A U.S. Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division has his equipment checked before a jump over Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007, during Operation Toy Drop. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


A U.S. Army jumpmaster from the 82nd Airborne Division instructs soldiers on proper exiting procedures during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


An U.S. Air Force loadmaster lowers the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Clay Lancaster


U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to board a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation Toy Drop 2007 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clay Lancaster


U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from a C-130 Hercules aircraft over Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007, during Operation Toy Drop. The 10th Annual Randy Oler memorial Operation Toy Drop is hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and is a foreign wings exchange and community service operation to support the military and local community by collecting over 1,400 toys for deserving families in the Fayetteville area. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


A U.S. Army jumpmaster performs a pre-jump inspection aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation Toy Drop over Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clay Lancaster


A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation Toy Drop 2007 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clay Lancaster


A U.S. Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division parachutes from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation Toy Drop 2007 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


U.S. Army paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation Toy Drop 2007 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


U.S. Army paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division head back to base after a jump during Operation Toy Drop 2007 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 8, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua


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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joy Flumerfelt, a medical technician assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, provides medical care to a small village outside of Bagram Airfield Oct. 4, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper


U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joy Flumerfelt, a medical technician assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, provides medical care to a small village outside of Bagram Airfield Oct. 4, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper


Afghan children watch as a 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Airman arrives to provide aid during a medical engagement near Bagram Airfield Oct. 4, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper


U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joy Flumerfelt, assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, provides medical care to a small village outside of Bagram Airfield Oct. 4, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper


U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joy Flumerfelt assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, provides medical care to a small village outside of Bagram Airfield Oct. 4, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper


U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joy Flumerfelt, a medical technician assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, provides medical care to a small village outside of Bagram Airfield Oct. 4, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper




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Wildfires burn near Camp Horno on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grant T. Walker


U.S. Marines leave Camp Pendleton, Calif., through the Fallbrook Gate to head to their homes after being evacuated from the base on Oct. 22, 2007, due to the California wildfires. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia


U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. David W. Salazar, with 1st Marine Logistics Group, directs traffic at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22, 2007. Camp Pendleton and the Naval Weapons Station opened their gates from Fallbrook to Las Pulgas for wild fire evacuees heading onto Interstate 5 North. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia


Smoke from the Fallbrook wild fire clouds the sky at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22, 2007. San Diego has eight wildfires causing a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia


A fire truck heads towards the Fallbrook Gate as it passes a line of cars going to Las Pulgas Gate at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22, 2007. Camp Pendleton and the Naval Weapons Station opened their gates from Fallbrook to Las Pulgas for wild fire evacuees heading onto Interstate 5 North. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia


Evacuees drive into Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22, 2007. Camp Pendleton and the Naval Weapons Station opened their gates from Fallbrook to Las Pulgas for wild fire evacuees heading onto Interstate 5 North. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia


A fire burns on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego residents have been evacuated from their homes as various fires burn in San Diego County. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Albert F. Hunt


A smoke plume from a fire rises in Camp Margarita on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego residents have been evacuated from their homes as various fires burn in San Diego County. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Albert F. Hunt


A fire burns on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego residents have been evacuated from their homes as various fires burn in San Diego County. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Albert F. Hunt


Personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy work to stop a fire in Camp Margarita on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego residents have been evacuated from their homes as various fires burn in San Diego County. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Albert F. Hunt


A Navy rescue helicopter carries water to a fire in Camp Margarita on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego residents have been evacuated from their homes as various fires burn in San Diego County. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Albert F. Hunt




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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Rexford Sackett, left, and Petty Officer 3rd Class William Quadrino, both assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, prepare to assemble a 420-gallon capacity bucket in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. HSC-85 has teamed up with the San Diego California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to help put out the wildfires blazing across Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Fahey


U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zach Sykora, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, performs a pre-flight inspection on a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter before take off from Coronado, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Kelling


U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Rexford Sackett, left, and Petty Officer 3rd Class William Quadrino, both assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, prepare to assemble a 420-gallon capacity bucket in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Fahey


U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Rexford Sackett, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, kicks open a 420-gallon capacity bucket in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Fahey


An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, lifts a full 420-gallon extinguishing trough from a local reservoir near the raging wildfires in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Fahey


An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, dumps water from a full 420-gallon extinguishing trough onto of one of the many areas affected by wildfires in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Fahey



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