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    Forward Arming and Refueling Point Keeps Birds Airborne

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are conducting a hot refueling operation on an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter on a tarmac. One soldier holds a fuel hose while the other interfaces with the aircraft. The helicopter's rotors are spinning, indicating an active hot refuel procedure.

    With time being of the essence, Gary, Ind., native Spc. Leighton Johnson (left), a petroleum supply specialist for Company E, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, quickly walks the hose back to it?s holding place while Tucson, Ariz., native Pfc. Nicholes Cota (right), a transportation management coordinator, closes up the fuel gauge after refueling an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter at the Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Baghdad International Airport. The BIAP FARP service not only U.S. Army aircraft, but Navy, Marine and even British Royal Air Force aircraft as well.

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    Date Taken: 03.21.2007
    Date Posted: 03.21.2007 11:00
    Photo ID: 38770
    Resolution: 1437x952
    Size: 354.48 KB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ

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