Odyssey Dawn

Loadmasters prepare to unload an R11 refueler truck from a Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, C-17 Globemaster III March 23, 2011, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson)

Odyssey Dawn

Senior Airman John Vincent, a fuels specialist with 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, refuels an R11 refueler truck in preparation of incoming aircraft at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 23, 2011, in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command Task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson)

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Davis, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialist, places a pallet of supplies on a scale in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Perry)

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Rapala directs Senior Airman Zachary Davis, both from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron, as he moves a pallet of supplies in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Perry)

Airmen Support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules for its departure in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brea Miller)

Airmen Support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules for its departure in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brea Miller)