With an American flag tucked in the bottom left corner of each crew station, an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter departs the flight line of Camp Taji, Iraq, Nov 6. Many aviators take flags with them on combat missions to send back to family, friends and organizations that have shown support for the deployed Soldiers. Photo credit: Sgt. Travis Zielinski. Aviators have a unique way of saying "thanks" /-news/2009/11/12/30313-aviators-have-unique-way-of-saying-thanks/

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