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JBLM airmen delivering French troops and cargo to Mali for fight against al Qaeda group

Air Force crews from Joint Base Lewis-McChord have been delivering troops and supplies to Mali for the past three weeks in support of an international mission against a North African al Qaeda affiliate.

ADAM ASHTON; Staff writer
Published: Feb. 15, 2013 at 5:34 p.m. PST
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Air Force crews from Joint Base Lewis-McChord have been delivering troops and supplies to Mali for the past three weeks in support of an international mission against a North African al Qaeda affiliate.

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