Virginia Guard Soldiers from the Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment conduct sling load training with advanced individual training students enrolled in the 89B Ammunition Specialist course Feb. 7, 2014, at Fort Lee, Va. The 22 students in the class each practiced affixing the load, comprised a cargo net loaded with approximately 3,800 pounds, to the aircraft and signaling to the air crew. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs) Virginia Guard aviators conduct sling load training with AIT students 140207-A-SM601-130

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