A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies above the Euphrates River, Iraq, April 15. The helicopters are operated by pilots and crew chiefs with the Virginia Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and are a unique asset for Marine forces in Iraq. Using planning and constant in-flight communication, the air crews have been carrying out their tasking for more than 10 months with exacting proficiency. Photo by: Cpl. Jonathan K. Teslevichf

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