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FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan — Combined efforts of Kiowa pilots from B Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry, and ground elements from H Company, 2nd Battlion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, lead to the recovery of a recoiless rifle Sept.11 that has been used to wreak havoc on the Sabari District of the Khost province in eastern Afghanistan.
The Soldiers from Company H reported indirect fire, and called for air support. The Kiowas were on scene immediately, and located the recoiless rifle.
A team from Company H was then dispatched by Black Hawk Helicopters to recover the rifle.
"The recoiless rifle was a big find, because Sabari has been getting hit by that for months. Getting it off of the battle field will make a big impact on the area," said Cpt. Michael Lanzafama, the B Troop commander and Kiowa pilot.
No coalition force or civilian casualties were sustained.
| Date Taken: | 09.11.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 09.28.2009 07:50 |
| Story ID: | 39349 |
| Location: | KHOST, AF |
| Web Views: | 328 |
| Downloads: | 279 |
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