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A red-tailed hawk sits on the winglet of a C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The bird of prey is a frequent visitor, and helps control small pests such as field mice and rabbits. (USAF photo/Greg L. Davis)
USAF photo/Greg L. Davis
A red-tailed hawk sits on the winglet of a C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The bird of prey is a frequent visitor, and helps control small pests such as field mice and rabbits. (USAF photo/Greg L. Davis)
USAF photo/Greg L. Davis