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A CH-46E Sea Knight's rotors spin up to 100-percent power while the pilots and aircrew make sure the helicopter is functioning properly, at Al Asad, Iraq, April 23. The helicopter belongs to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, which is a Marine Aircraft Group 46 Reserve squadron, attached to MAG-16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The squadron is tasked with transporting troops and cargo, supporting 1st Marine Expeditionary Force in the Al Anbar province of Iraq.

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Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
CH-46
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