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    Afghan commandos, Afghan aviators hone tactical helicopter operations [Image 1 of 2]

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    A military helicopter marked '717' with tan/olive camouflage paint is landed on a gravel surface at what appears to be a forward operating base. Armed soldiers in combat gear are deploying from or around the helicopter, taking tactical positions on the ground. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment with military structures and barriers visible in the background.

    PUL-E-ALAM, AFGHANISTAN

    01.30.2014

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Bill Mesta 

    NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

    Afghan National Army commandos of the 8th Special Operations Kandak assume perimeter defensive positions after performing a tactical helicopter exit during a training exercise in Pul-E-Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 30, 2014. The commandos conducted the training to expand the 8th SOK's capabilities and effectiveness when conducting independent operations to improve security in the area. (U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Mesta/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.30.2014
    Date Posted: 02.02.2014 11:52
    Photo ID: 1160105
    VIRIN: 140130-N-OH262-411
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 2.59 MB
    Location: PUL-E-ALAM, AF
    Web Views: 94
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    A military helicopter marked '717' with tan/olive camouflage paint is landed on a gravel surface at what appears to be a forward operating base. Armed soldiers in combat gear are deploying from or around the helicopter, taking tactical positions on the ground. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment with military structures and barriers visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, marked with the number '717' and bearing a triangular insignia, is captured in low-altitude flight over a dusty, arid compound. The aircraft displays a tan and green camouflage paint scheme consistent with Soviet-era Mi-17 design. A second helicopter is visible in the background, also airborne, with dust clouds suggesting recent takeoff activity.

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