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NEWS | Aug. 31, 2017

Saying goodbye to C-20 aircraft

By Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez 11th Wing Public Affairs

A 99th Airlift Squadron C-20 aircraft, tail number 60206, is parked on the flightline during its retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. The aircraft came into service at JBA in 1983 and is now retiring from the Air Force after 34 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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