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ACE mechanics keep birds soaring in Kosovo: Photo Essay

29 Sep 2002 | Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) work around the clock at Operation Dynamic Response '02. In order to ensure mission accomplishment, the ACE Marines must perform routine operational checks, and repair all malfunctions as needed. Recently, a few Marines replaced a transmission in an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter.