AL ASAD, Iraq - Spc. Nathaniel Rice (right), from Clam Lake, Wis., an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter crew chief, prepares to launch Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Williams (front seat), from Portville, Ny., an Apache pilot and CW3 Max Merideth (back ...

AL ASAD, Iraq - During an air assault cold load training class Feb. 18, Spc. Matthew Sloan (left), from Lebanon, Ind., a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief in Company A, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry...