A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land in the desert region of the Ma'dain, located outside of eastern Baghdad following "Operation Winged Lion II," June 26. The Iraqi-led air assault clearance operation was conducted to assess security in the region, and deny enemy movement into the city. Iraqis lead air assault 183084

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