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As seen through a night-vision device, an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter departs Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2013, to conduct a security and reconnaissance mission. The crew is assigned to the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade.

As seen through a night-vision device, an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter departs Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2013, to conduct a security and reconnaissance mission. The crew is assigned to the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade.

As seen through a night-vision device, an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter departs Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2013, to conduct a security and reconnaissance mission. The crew is assigned to the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade.

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