Capt. Michael Roberson, a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, pilots a simulated close air support to ground troops at Fort Irwin, Calif., October 17, 2012. HMLA-773 supported Marine Special Operations Command for three weeks, flying simulated close air supports, resupplies, casualty evacuations, battle damage assessments and aerial reconnaissance to make MARSOC’s predeployment training more realistic. Reserve Squadron supports special operations training 121017-M-OS573-127

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