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By Spc. Jennifer Spradlin, 16th Mobile Public Affairs DetachmentDecember 10, 2010

Aerostat balloon provides "eyes in the sky" for enhances security in Uruzgan
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The view from the ground as a moored Aerostat balloon is launched at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. The Aerostat balloon is equipped with surveillance and communication capabilities. (Australian Defence photo by Cpl. Chris Dickso... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Aerostat balloon provides "eyes in the sky" for enhanced security in Uruzgan
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A moored Aerostat balloon continues to ascend into the skies over Multi Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. Part of a Persistent Threat Detection System, Col. Jim Creighton, Combined Team Uruzgan Commander, said that it would have a big impact on th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Aerostat balloon provides "eyes in the sky" for enhanced security in Uruzgan
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Crews prepared a moored Aerostat balloon for launch at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. The Aerostat balloon is equipped with surveillance and communication equipment and will be used to help stop insurgents from planting IEDs in t... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Aerostat balloon provides "eyes in the sky" for enhanced security in Uruzgan
4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A moored Aerostat balloon is launched at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. The Aerostat balloon is the main component of the Persistent Threat Detection System and will be used to disrupt insurgent capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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