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U.S. Army Spc. Benji McHugh watches for other aircraft from the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Sharano, Afghanistan, June 19, 2009. McHugh is a crew chief assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment.

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U.S. Army Spc. Benji McHugh watches for other aircraft from the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Sharano, Afghanistan, June 19, 2009. McHugh is a crew chief assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment.

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