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As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army soldiers, members of a Chinook helicopter crew, receive a flight briefing on Falcon Base, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2010. The crew is assigned to the 3rd Battaltion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, which provides tactical support and transportation.

FLIGHT BRIEFING

As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army soldiers, members of a Chinook helicopter crew, receive a flight briefing on Falcon Base, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2010. The crew is assigned to the 3rd Battaltion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, which provides tactical support and transportation.

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