A flock of birds flies near the flightline here. With ponds on base and the Euphrates River near, birds are a common occurrence. Bird strikes can stop a mission, or even worse, take a human life.

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A flock of birds flies near the flightline here. With ponds on base and the Euphrates River near, birds are a common occurrence. Bird strikes can stop a mission, or even worse, take a human life.

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