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A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter provides aerial security while Iraqi army soldiers conduct an air assault operation in Taji, Iraq, March 29, 2010. The operation demonstrated the last six weeks of training on helicopter egress and assault maneuvers provided by U.S. Army helicopter pilots assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Division's 227 Assault Helicopter Battalion.

TAJI ASSAULT

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter provides aerial security while Iraqi army soldiers conduct an air assault operation in Taji, Iraq, March 29, 2010. The operation demonstrated the last six weeks of training on helicopter egress and assault maneuvers provided by U.S. Army helicopter pilots assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Division's 227 Assault Helicopter Battalion.

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