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Marines continue light attack role

Marines from Marine Helicopter Light Attack 773 prepare an AH-1W Super Cobra for flight March 21. The HMLA-773 came over from Johnstown, Pa., and the squadron's mission is to provide support to Marine unit's in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

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Marines continue light attack role

Captain Danny Byrd, UH-1N Iroquois co-pilot, performs preflight checks on the aircraft before takeoff March 21. Byrd is a member of the Marine Helicopter Light Attack 773, which moved to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from Johnstown, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

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Marines continue light attack role

From left, Capt. Danny Byrd, UH-1N Iroquois co-pilot, and Lt. Col. Rollin Russell, UH-1N pilot, discuss flight plans prior to take off March 21. Byrd and Russell are Marines assigned to Marine Helicopter Light Attack 773. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

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Marines continue light attack role

Lance Cpl. Ryan Jackson, crew chief assigned to Marine Helicopter Light Attack 773, observes a UH-1N Iroquois during flight March 21. As a crew chief, Jackson is not only responsible for maintaining the aircraft, but he also assist the pilot and co-pilot with airborne navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

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Marines continue light attack role

Published April 13, 2012