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Airmen at war: taking the fight straight to the enemy.(Brief article)
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May 1, 2008
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After more than 17 years of fighting in the Middle East, Airmen continue to prove their worth and commitment to winning the war on terrorism.
Overhead, during every battle of the war--right in the enemy's backyard--Airmen provide the airpower needed to win today's fight. Coalition forces depend on that.
And on any given day, four out of every 10 total force Airmen take part in that fight from bases around the globe. Many do nontraditional "in-lieu-of" jobs, like pulling convoy duty or working with provincial reconstruction teams helping rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Samaki Tonge [on the cover] is no stranger to ground duty. ...