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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, nicknamed the “Red Dogs,” provides simulated close air support to Marine Special Operations Command at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. Marines in a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter and an AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter circled overhead, surveying MARSOC’s area of operations for any possible threats. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)