Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq, 07 April 2004 — Aviation Ordnance Marines give signals to the pilots of a AH-1W Cobra while they do a last minute check of the helicopter's weapons systems. The pilots keep their hands above their heads as a safety precaution while the ordnance Marines check the systems. The Marines are from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, which sent a small contingent of helicopters and personnel to Al Taqaddum air base in support of Operation Vigilant Resolve.
U.S. Marines Photo by: Sgt. Nathan K. LaForte
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