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As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Air Force MH-53 Pave Low helicopters from the 20th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron conduct their last combat mission over Iraq, Sept. 27, 2008. The MH-53 is being retired after nearly 40 years of service to the Air Force.

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As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Air Force MH-53 Pave Low helicopters from the 20th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron conduct their last combat mission over Iraq, Sept. 27, 2008. The MH-53 is being retired after nearly 40 years of service to the Air Force.

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