COMBAT MISSION U.S. Army soldiers prepare to load onto UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters upon completion of their first combat air assault missions in Paktya province, Afghanistan, May 1, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Maine National Guard. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.07 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 303603-X-POW96-230.jpg Photo Gallery