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E-4B National Airborne Operations Center

The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the President, the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Pictured: An E-4B Nightwatch aircraft flies over the U.S. Navy Blue Angels F-18s during the 2009 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show here, Aug. 29 - 30. The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center for the president, secretary of defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In response to an emergency, the aircraft can provide a highly survivable, command, control and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders and coordinate actions by civil authorities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger)

PHOTO BY: Josh Plueger
VIRIN: 090830-F-XV591-1005.JPG
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NIKON D3

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N/A

APERTURE

100/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/12500

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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