Air Force pilot and co-pilot from the 73rd Special Operations Squadron prepare to return to base an AC-130W Stinger II after a live-fire mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise, allowing joint and combined partners to train together and prepare for real world contingency operations. ( Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory D. Payne/Released) 150428-F-WJ663-395 by AirmanMagazine

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