U.S. Army aviators support humanitarian mission in Ayacucho, Peru

July 23, 2008

7/10/2008-AYACUCHO, Peru–U.S. Army CH-47D “Chinook” aircrew members and soldiers with Task Force New Horizons are providing heavy-lift helicopter support to more than 990 U.S. servicemembers deployed to Ayacucho, Peru in support of New Horizons Peru-2008, a humanitarian effort focused on bringing a better quality of life to the people of the Peru.

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U.S. Army aviators support humanitarian mission in Ayacucho, Peru

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