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Operation Odyssey Dawn: F-15E's Departing RAF Lakenheath
48th Fighter Wing
March 20, 2011 | 6:14
F-15E's departing RAF Lakenheath in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. 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 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 Sam Locklear. Produced by TSgt Nick McNaughton and A1C Erin Zabarnick - 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs.
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