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A helicopter pilot takes off while a crew chief checks for proper clearance.

Checking for Clearance

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter piloted by Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 David R. Carter takes off while a crew chief checks for proper clearance before departing the Spring Creek Fire helibase, in Fort Garland, Colo., July 6, 2018, to support fire suppression efforts. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Manzanares

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