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Sunk my Battleship

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Munitions from a B-52 Bomber from the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron strike the de-commissioned USS Coronado that is floating the in the Western Pacific as part of Valiant Shield 2012 on Sept. 12. A live-fire event during VS12 sank the ex-Coronado providing an opportunity for active duty units to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing practice against a surface target and enhancing combat readiness of deployed units. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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On Approach

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A pilot of the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron is on final approach into Andersen Air Force Base, after returning from Valiant Shield 2012, on Sept 12. The B-52 has just participated in a SINKEX which consisted of sinking the decommissioned USS Coronado in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Throttle Up

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A pilot from the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron goes to full throttle while on approach to the exercise area during Valiant Shield 2012, on Sept. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Makin' Clouds

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A B-52 Stratofortressfrom the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, banks left during Valiant Shield 2012, on Sept 12. Valiant Shield 2012 tests the capabilities of multiple airframes enhancing the pilot's and crew member's proficiency in being able to complete tasks with other military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Wingman Concept

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A pilot of the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron forms up with another B-52 Stratofortress from the 69th EBS for a live-fire exercise during Valiant Shield 2012, on Sept 12. The exercise consisted of targeting and live firing practice against a surface target and enhancing combat readiness of deployed units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Gas n Go

Andersen AFB, Guam --Master Sgt. Jim Doyle, 157th Air Refueling Wing boom operator, guides a drogue to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet from the Marine Aircraft Group 12 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan during Valiant Shield 2012 over the Pacific Ocean Sept. 14, 2012. VS12 is a U.S.-only exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/RELEASED)
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Gas n Go

Andersen AFB, Guam --A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet from the Marine Aircraft Group 12 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan flies beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 97th Air Mobility Wing Altus Air Force Base, Okla. after refueling over the Pacific ocean Sept. 14, 2012. VS12 is a U.S.-only exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/RELEASED)
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Gas n Go

Andersen AFB, Guam – A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. refuels a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet from the Marine Aircraft Group 12 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan during Valiant Shield 2012 over the Pacific Ocean Sept. 14, 2012. VS12 is a U.S.-only exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/RELEASED)
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Eyes On

Andersen AFB, Guam --Master Sgt. Jim Doyle, 157th Air Refueling Wing boom operator, guides a drogue to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet from the Marine Aircraft Group 12 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan during Valiant Shield 2012 over the Pacific Ocean Sept. 14, 2012. VS12 is a U.S.-only exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/RELEASED)
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Andersen flightline's unsung heroes

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam-- Servicemembers work together to fuel a aircraft on the flightline here, Sept. 7. During normal day-to-day operations, 36th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuel distribution element conducts 30 to 45 fuel runs per day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham/Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 upload training ordnance to a F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). VS12 is an integrated joint training exercise that offers the opportunity to integrate Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps assets in a blue-water environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen attached to the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 upload ordnance to a F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). VS12 is an integrated joint training exercise that offers the opportunity to integrate Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps assets in a blue-water environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen calibrate the timing on a link-less ammunition loading system for an aircraft weapon system upload during flight operations aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). VS12 is an integrated joint training exercise that offers the opportunity to integrate Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps assets in a blue-water environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/RELEASED)
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Valiant Shield 2012

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2012) Navy Diver 1st Class Ryan Conley (left) and other members of Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, Platoon 503 return to USS George Washington (CVN 73) after making final preparations aboard the ex-USS Coronodo for sinking the ship as part of Valiant Shield 2012. A live-fire event during VS12 later sank the ex-Coronado providing an opportunity for active duty forces to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing practice against a surface target and enhancing combat readiness of deployed units. Strict environmental compliance is observed during all SINKEXs. Each SINKEX is required to sink the hulk in at least 1,000 fathoms (6,000 feet) and at least 50 nautical miles from land. Surveys are conducted to ensure that humans and marine mammals are not in an area where they could be harmed during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/RELEASED)
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Valiant Shield

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA(AW)) takes off from the flight line on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, in support of Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an ongoing biennial joint-service exercise; this is the fourth iteration of the exercise series. The exercise lasts from Sept. 11 - 19, 2012. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner/ Released)
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Valiant Shield

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA(AW)) taxis along the runway after landing on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, in support of Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an ongoing biennial joint-service exercise; this is the fourth iteration of the exercise series. The exercise lasts from Sept. 11 - 19, 2012. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner/ Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – U.S. Marine Corps air crew communicate with F/A-18D Hornet pilots from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA(AW)) prior to take-off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, in support of Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an ongoing biennial joint-service exercise; this is the fourth iteration of the exercise series. The exercise lasts from Sept. 11 - 19, 2012. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner/ Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A U.S. Marine Corps air crewman performs a pre-flight check of landing gear aboard an F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA(AW)) prior to take-off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, in support of Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an ongoing biennial joint-service exercise; this is the fourth iteration of the exercise series. The exercise lasts from Sept. 11 - 19, 2012. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner/ Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jon Von Seggern, a weapons systems officer from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA(AW)), executes a pre-flight checklist in the cockpit of his F/A-18D Hornet on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, in support of Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an ongoing biennial joint-service exercise; this is the fourth iteration of the exercise series. The exercise lasts from Sept. 11 - 19, 2012. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner/ Released)
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Valiant Shield 2012

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sheldon Matchett, an electrical environmental specialist assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs routine maintenance on an F-16 Aggressor on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 12, in support of Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an ongoing biennial joint-service exercise; this is the fourth iteration of the exercise series. The exercise lasts from Sept. 11 - 19, 2012. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner/ Released)
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