Today's photos- Thursday 26th April 2012

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Bingol/Turkey:6 terrorist killed during the operations by Turkish commando forces . Also the different type of weapon and telecommunication systems acquired from from terrorist caves. Operations are still continue. Total 600 soldier are joining the operations

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[santana]

Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon (C), Colombian Police General Director Oscar Naranjo (R), and Colombian Police deputy Director Juan Francisco Leon (L) observe a rifle, which is part of a seized arsenal during a press conference held on April 23, 2012, in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian Police seized in the cities of Cali and Villaviciencio, 160 rifles, 150 grenades, 25 pistols and revolvers and over 6000 ammunition that were allegedly intended for the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) and criminal gang 'Los Rastrojos.'

Journalists observe part of a seized arsenal being presented to the press as police officers stand guard on April 23, 2012, in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian police seized in the cities of Cali and Villaviciencio, 160 rifles, 150 grenades, 25 pistols and revolvers and over 6000 ammunition that were allegedly intended for the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) and criminal gang 'Los Rastrojos.'

Colombian Police General Director Oscar Naranjo holds a revolver, which is part of a seized arsenal during a press conference held on April 23, 2012, in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian Police seized in the cities of Cali and Villaviciencio, 160 rifles, 150 grenades, 25 pistols and revolvers and over 6000 ammunition that were allegedly intended for the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) and criminal gang 'Los Rastrojos.'

Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon (R) and Colombian Police General Director Oscar Naranjo (L) hold a rifle, which is part of a seized arsenal during a press conference held on April 23, 2012, in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian Police seized in the cities of Cali and Villaviciencio, 160 rifles, 150 grenades, 25 pistols and revolvers and over 6000 ammunition that were allegedly intended for the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) and criminal gang 'Los Rastrojos.'

Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon holds a 60mm mortar, which is part of a seized arsenal during a press conference held on April 23, 2012, in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian Police seized in the cities of Cali and Villaviciencio, 160 rifles, 150 grenades, 25 pistols and revolvers and over 6000 ammunition that were allegedly intended for the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) and criminal gang 'Los Rastrojos.'

[Bro Jangles]

Hmmm, a crapload of Chinese CQ M16s. wonder where those came from....

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Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group and Thracian Star 2012 detachment commander, and Capt. Petar Milkov, Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot, prepare to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon April 19, 2012, at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria. More than 500 people are deployed here from the 31st Fighter Wing in support of the month-long coalition training exercise aimed at increasing interoperability between NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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Capt. Kirby Sanford, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Bulgarian air force Maj. Ilia Doychinov, 1st Fighter Squadron commander, walk toward a line of MiG-29 and MiG-21 aircraft April 19, 2012, at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria. Sanford is deployed here from Aviano Air Base, Italy, with more than 500 personnel in support of exercise Thracian Star 2012. The month-long training will provide the two air forces the opportunity to gain better insight into both the tactics of the pilots and the capabilities of the different aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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Capt. Kirby Sanford, (rear seat), 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for his flight in a Bulgarian air force MiG-29 April 19, 2012, at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria. During Thracian Star 2012, a bilateral training exercise, Aviano-based F-16 pilots are scheduled to spend more than 60 hours per week flying close air support, basic fighter and air combat maneuvers, tactical intercepts, defensive counter air and large force missions with Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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A Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot taxis past two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons April 19, 2012, at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria. Two fighter squadrons and more than 500 personnel are deployed here from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of Thracian Star 2012, an exercise geared toward strengthening partnerships and increasing the interoperability between NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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A Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot lands April 19, 2012, at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria. Two U.S. fighter squadrons and more than 500 personnel are deployed here from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of Thracian Star 2012. The month-long exercise is geared toward strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability between NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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A Bulgarian air force MiG-21 pilot taxis past U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons April 19, 2012, at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base, Bulgaria. Two U.S. fighter squadrons and more than 500 personnel are deployed here from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of Thracian Star 2012. The month-long exercise is geared toward strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability between NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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PORT PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (April 25, 2011) Sailors & Marines man the rails aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship arrives to participate in Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

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PANAMA CITY (April 20, 2012) Navy Diver 3rd Class Richard Burby, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, shows a Panamanian diver how to purge a buoyancy compensator during a scuba familiarization dive in Panama City. Company 2-1 is participating in Navy Dive-Southern Partnership Station 2012, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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PANAMA CITY (April 20, 2012) A Panamanian diver enters the water during a scuba familiarization dive with divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, in Panama City.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 24, 2012) Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during an all-hands swim call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch/Released)

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MANZANILLO, Mexico (April 23, 2012) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) is moored in Manzanillo, Mexico, marking the ship's first foreign port visit since its commissioning in 2010. Manzanillo is home to the Mexican navy Pacific Naval Force and 6th Naval Region. Independence's Gold Crew and embarked Mine Countermeasures Detachment 1 are underway for the ship's transit to its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2012) Sailors test the aqueous film forming foam sprinkler system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). While underway, Nimitz will undergo flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas G. Siniff/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (April 23, 2012) Quartermaster 1st Class David Ratcliffe and Seaman Everett Harper raise the battle ensign aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) before getting underway for composite training unit exercise. Underwood will deploy after completion of the exercise to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Phillips/Released)

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CKSONVILLE (April 12, 2012) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Terry Jackson and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Regenald Appiakubi, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40), double-check ingredients before assembling their grilled cheese contender. The team went on to earn the Judges' Choice award. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 21, 2012) Quartermaster 1st Class Sherman Haylock, left, supervises Engineman 3rd Class Josylin Harris as she takes down a simulated attacker, Seaman Ryan Sonday, during a security force qualification exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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^^ That MiG-29 board 11 crashed today. Both pilots - Major Ilia Doichinov and Cap. Petar Metodiev catapulted and are OK.

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http://www.pan.bg/view_article-45-10...-Bulgaria.html

[hogdriver]

^^ That MiG-29 board 11 crashed today.

thats very coincidental...

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4/26/2012 - A B1-B Lancer receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan April 9, 2012. The B1-B received 85,000 pounds of fuel; it can carry up to 265,274 pounds. The B1-B Lancer is deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and the KC-135 Stratotanker is deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from McConnell AFB, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)

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A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies a training mission April 18 over the base. This year marks the 60th year of aviation for the B-52H.

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A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52H Stratofortress during a training mission April 18 over Barksdale Air Force Base, La. This year marks the 60th year of aviation for the B-52H.

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A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies a training mission April 18 over the base. This year marks the 60th year of aviation for the B-52H.

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A B-52H Stratofortress from the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off on a training flight, April 18. The training allows the air crew to practice numerous capabilities for the B-52H, including nuclear and conventional missions, rapid global strike capabilities and the ability to reach hardened targets anytime, anywhere.

[Token White Guy]

It's amazing to see an aircraft still flying that is a couple of years younger than your grandparents.

Thanks for the pics, guys.

And Santana, you better post more Colombian models tomorrow. Om nom nom.

[santana]

It's amazing to see an aircraft still flying that is a couple of years younger than your grandparents.

Thanks for the pics, guys.

And Santana, you better post more Colombian models tomorrow. Om nom nom.

yes I will, I have a big set for tomorrow, but remember the 10-1 rule about fridays pixs.

hey Hogdriver as usuall amazing airplane pictures!!!

[hogdriver]

Thanks, Santana.

[He219]

Great pix everybody!



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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Special Operation Soldiers of the United States Army Special Operations Command demonstrate their skills during the 2012 Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012. (USASOC photo)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Special Operation Soldiers of the United States Army Special Operations Command demonstrate their skills during the 2012 Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012. (USASOC photo)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Special Operation Soldiers of the United States Army Special Operations Command demonstrate their skills during the 2012 Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012. (USASOC photo)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Participants of the United States Army Special Operations Command’s Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012, learn about the abilities of the various units of the United States Army Special Operations Command. (USASOC photo)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Special Operation Soldiers of the United States Army Special Operations Command demonstrate their skills during the 2012 Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012. (USASOC photo)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Participants of the United States Army Special Operations Command’s Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012, learn about the abilities of the various units of the United States Army Special Operations Command. (USASOC photo)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Participants of the United States Army Special Operations Command’s Capabilities Exercise, April 25, 2012, learn about the abilities of the various units of the United States Army Special Operations Command. (USASOC photo)

[w0nder]

awesome pics today guys, thanks!