A Qatar Emiri Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet takes off as part of a Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn mission. 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 Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Navy Photo by Paul Farley)
Date Taken: | 03.25.2011 |
Date Posted: | 03.25.2011 11:48 |
Photo ID: | 382330 |
VIRIN: | 110325-N-0201M-061 |
Resolution: | 2700x2000 |
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Location: | SOUDA BAY, GR |
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