Raymond Johns, who heads the service's Air Mobility Command, said the December 2009 surge in U.S. troops has made resupply more challenging, particularly because of the threat of roadside bombs.

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As notable is the assent of retired Air Force General Lee Butler, former head of the Strategic Air Command, who underwent a very public post-service revulsion against America's nuclear strategy.

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It lists those who received the Battle of Britain Clasp to the 1939-45 Star for service in the air under the control of Fighter Command between 10 July and 31 October 1940.

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