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U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Barriere and Buddy, a military working dog, ride in a helicopter as part of their training on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. Barriere is assigned to 4th Infantry Division's Headquarters Company, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. The training acclimates the dogs to flying in a helicopter so they can conduct a mission after landing.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Barriere and Buddy, a military working dog, ride in a helicopter as part of their training on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. Barriere is assigned to 4th Infantry Division's Headquarters Company, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. The training acclimates the dogs to flying in a helicopter so they can conduct a mission after landing.

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