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A Facelift at 53:

June 7, 2007

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The Air Force has put $103 million toward replacing a 53-year-old runway at its premier research and development test facility, Edwards AFB, Calif. The project got underway last week with a groundbreaking ceremony.

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org

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