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An Iraqi UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" helicopter and an Iraqi Mi-17 Hip helicopter prepare to transport a wounded Iraqi servicemember from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, to Forward Operating Base Gabe in Baqubah, Iraq, Nov. 21, 2008. U.S. and coalition forces have helped build up the Iraqi air force, which is now is developing its aeromedical evacuation capabilities to take on a greater role in transporting patients.

IRAQI TRANSPORT

An Iraqi UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" helicopter and an Iraqi Mi-17 Hip helicopter prepare to transport a wounded Iraqi servicemember from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, to Forward Operating Base Gabe in Baqubah, Iraq, Nov. 21, 2008. U.S. and coalition forces have helped build up the Iraqi air force, which is now is developing its aeromedical evacuation capabilities to take on a greater role in transporting patients.

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