Easter in Iraq

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Soldiers at Contingency Operating Base Marez, south of  Mosul, Iraq celebrate a Catholic Easter candlelight vigil mass on April 3 at the St. Elijah Monastery, an abandoned Assyrian Christian monastery which is the oldest in Iraq, dating from the 6th century. The Monastery, also known as Dair Mar Elia, sits on the grounds of COB Marez. (Photo by Sgt. Shannon R. Gregory)

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