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Laying in wait

An RQ-7 Shadow and C-130J Super Hercules await visitors and aircraft enthusiasts at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014 Sept. 17, 2014, at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, came to support the African air and trade show as well as to showcase the C-130 and answer questions the public may have about the Air Force aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards-Released)

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Let the show begin

The South African air force Air Demonstration Team, the Silver Falcons, perform a starburst during the conclusion of South Africa’s Minister of Defense and Military Veterans, address to senior international defense leaders, patrons and trade-show exhibiters, signifying the beginning of the trade show and exhibition phase of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014 Sept. 17, 2014, at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. The South Africa air demonstration team consists of five PC-7 Mk II Astra turboprop trainers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards-Released)

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South Africa Minister of Defense and Military Veterans addresses crowd

Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula, South Africa’s Minister of Defense and Military Veterans, addresses international defense leaders, patrons and trade-show exhibiters on what Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014 is about Sept. 17, 2014, at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. During her opening remarks, Mapisa-Nqakula thanked all key role players and the many nations of participants who helped make the previous AAD expos a success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards-Released)

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South Africa’s Minister of Defense addresses crowd

Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula (left), South Africa’s Minister of Defense and Military Veterans, walks toward a podium to address senior international defense leaders, patrons and trade-show exhibiters on what Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014 is about Sept. 17, 2014, at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. Mapisa-Nqakula has been the South African Minister of Defense and Military Veterans since June 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards-Released)

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Look out below

The U.S. Army parachute team, Golden Knights, drift into place in part of the opening ceremony of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014 at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa, Sept. 17, 2014. The Golden Knights parachuted in with some of South Africa’s own parachutists during the ceremony, signifying the beginning of the trade show and reaffirming the commitment and partnership the two nations have with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards-Released)

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USAFE Jazz Band plays at cooperation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie jazz band plays music during the U.S, South Africa Border Surveillance Technology Cooperation Symposium Sept.16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. The band played two hours of music during the symposium and is scheduled to play many events while in South Africa in support of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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USAFE Jazz Band plays at cooperation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie jazz band sousaphonist Tech. Sgt. Christopher Moore and trumpeter Tech Sgt. Jeffery Reich play during the U.S, South Africa Border Surveillance Technology Cooperation Symposium Sept.16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. The jazz band played two hours of music during the symposium and is scheduled to play many events while in South Africa in support of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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USAFE Jazz Band plays at cooperation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie jazz band saxophonist Staff. Sgt. Mateo Ayala plays during the U.S, South Africa Border Surveillance Technology Cooperation Symposium Sept.16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. The Wings of Dixie jazz band is scheduled to play many events while in South Africa in support of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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USAFE Jazz Band plays at cooperation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie jazz band saxophonist Staff. Sgt. Mateo Ayala plays during the U.S, South Africa Border Surveillance Technology Cooperation Symposium Sept.16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. The Wings of Dixie jazz band is scheduled to play many events while in South Africa in support of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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USAFE Jazz Band plays at cooperation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie jazz band guitarist Staff Sgt. Joseph Gacioch plays during the U.S, South Africa Border Surveillance Technology Cooperation Symposium Sept.16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. The jazz band played two hours of music during the symposium and is scheduled to play many events while in South Africa in support of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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USAFE Jazz Band plays at cooperation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie jazz band drummer Senior Airman Edward Zaryky plays during the U.S, South Africa Border Surveillance Technology Cooperation Symposium Sept.16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. The Wings of Dixie jazz band is scheduled to play many events while in South Africa in support of the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, thanks Cameroon Air Force Brig. Gen. Jean Calvin Momha,Chief of Air Staff, for the outstanding Cameroonian reception and hosting of the symposium during 4th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium, Sept. 11, 2014, in Douala, Cameroon. He went on to say that it has been an honor and a privilege for us to be a part of this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops give the African Air Chiefs a demonstration of their capabilities. The GIRAM also offers Air support to the RIB Coast Guard. Every year all the aircrew and mechanics undertake the necessary training and qualifications to improve the safety and quality of the operations which GIRAM conducts. Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops give the African Air Chiefs a demonstration of their capabilities. The GIRAM also offers Air support to the RIB Coast Guard. Every year all the aircrew and mechanics undertake the necessary training and qualifications to improve the safety and quality of the operations which GIRAM conducts. Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops give the African Air Chiefs a demonstration of their capabilities. The GIRAM also offers Air support to the RIB Coast Guard. Every year all the aircrew and mechanics undertake the necessary training and qualifications to improve the safety and quality of the operations which GIRAM conducts. Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops give the African Air Chiefs a demonstration of their capabilities. Since 2010, year of RIB creation more than 75 percent of their missions conducted pertained to operations or campaigns. Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops give the African Air Chiefs a demonstration of their capabilities. Since 2010, year of RIB creation more than 75 percent of their missions conducted pertained to operations or campaigns. Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops give the African Air Chiefs a demonstration of their capabilities. Since 2010, year of RIB creation more than 75 percent of their missions conducted pertained to operations or campaigns. Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander goes through a troop review of the Rapid Intervention Battalion Base troops. As part of the 4th Annual African Air Chiefs Symposium, Roberson visited RIB Base, Sept. 10, 2014, RIB Base, Cameroon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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African Air Chiefs Symposium 2014

The African Air Chiefs visit the Limbe Botanic Garden cemetery for the honored soldiers of the Nigerian Regiment of 1914-1942. The Air Chiefs took time to pay their respect. “When you go home tell them of us and say for your tomorrows these gave their today” John Maxwell Edmonds 1875-1958. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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