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by SSgt Perry Aston

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, takes off Jan. 12, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The B-1 provides combat air support for Operation Inherent Resolve since the beginning of the U.S. led coalition against Da'esh on Aug. 8, 2014. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

After watching the B-1s take off when I first arrived at Al-Udeid, I immediately wanted to get this shot. It’s amazing just how loud this bomber is.