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    A Hard Landing [Image 2 of 2]

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    Several U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are folding or handling an American flag at what appears to be a forward operating base. A CH-47 Chinook helicopter is visible in the background along with mountainous terrain, suggesting a deployment in Afghanistan or a similar operational environment. The scene appears to document a formal or ceremonial flag-related activity.

    POL-E-CHARKI, AFGHANISTAN

    07.26.2010

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Reeves 

    Combined Joint Task Force 101

    U.S. Army Capt. Brian Lutz and Sgt. Dean Helmeci of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, out of Fort Hood, Texas, fold an American flag in front of their disabled helicopter. When mechanical problems arose, the crew was able to avoid a busy road, power lines and a guard tower to land the Chinook without any casualties.

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    Date Taken: 07.26.2010
    Date Posted: 07.30.2010 07:53
    Photo ID: 305072
    VIRIN: 100726-A-2898R-093
    Resolution: 636x480
    Size: 221.45 KB
    Location: POL-E-CHARKI, AF
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    Six U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are posing together while holding an American flag at what appears to be a forward operating base. A CH-47 Chinook helicopter is visible on the ground in the background, along with military infrastructure including barriers, fencing, and utility poles. The setting and equipment are consistent with a deployed military environment.
    Several U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are folding or handling an American flag at what appears to be a forward operating base. A CH-47 Chinook helicopter is visible in the background along with mountainous terrain, suggesting a deployment in Afghanistan or a similar operational environment. The scene appears to document a formal or ceremonial flag-related activity.

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