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Firefighters and U.S. Army personnel in Kuwait train on helicopter emergencies

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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Soldiers from Task Force Shikra and the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade partnered with the Area Support Group - Kuwait Fire and Emergency Services for UH-60 crew extraction training.

This hands-on exercise improves aircraft familiarity and recovery operations, equipping crews and first responders with the skills to extract personnel from downed aircraft.

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