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News | June 15, 2018

Army Aviation Deployment Newsletter

By Sgt. Avery Cunningham Vermont National Guard

Army Aviation Newsletter
This newsletter focuses on the Soldiers of Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment.
Army Aviation Newsletter
Army Aviation Deployment Newsletter
This newsletter focuses on the Soldiers of Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment.
Photo By: Sgt. Avery Cunningham
VIRIN: 180615-Z-QI027-1223

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