SgtJim
11-03-2011, 08:53 PM
really awesome, and big: 119061190511906
so, as always all pictures got description (mouse over it),
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An AH-64D Apache Block III, the Army's newest version of its premier attack helicopter, sits on the tarmac at dusk just before the traditional Apache sacred blessing is scheduled to begin. The blessing was made by the White Mountain Apache Tribe just before the Apache Block III Rollout Ceremony later that day.
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Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe (middle) gives the traditional Apache sacred blessing to the first Apache Block III aircraft on the tarmac of the Boeing Apache factory in Mesa, Arizona. The blessing occurred at dawn just prior to the Apache Block III rollout ceremony.
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Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe (middle) gives the traditional sacred Apache blessing to the Army's first AH-64D Longbow Apache Block III aircraft during a ceremony Nov. 2 at the Boeing Apache factory in Mesa, Ariz. Lupe, a Korean veteran, is joined by the Apache spiritual leader, Ramon Riley (right) and Lupe's executive assistant, Jerry Gloshay (left).
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Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe gives the final blessings to the Army's newest version of its premier attack helicopter, the AH-64D Longbow Apache Block III. Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby (left), program executive officer for Army Aviation and Maj. Gen. Anthony Crutchfield (right) commanding general for the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, were among a few to attend this semi-private ceremony Nov. 2.
so, as always all pictures got description (mouse over it),
reduced to 640x480
if you need the original hi-res version without watermark, just reply here
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11909
An AH-64D Apache Block III, the Army's newest version of its premier attack helicopter, sits on the tarmac at dusk just before the traditional Apache sacred blessing is scheduled to begin. The blessing was made by the White Mountain Apache Tribe just before the Apache Block III Rollout Ceremony later that day.
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Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe (middle) gives the traditional Apache sacred blessing to the first Apache Block III aircraft on the tarmac of the Boeing Apache factory in Mesa, Arizona. The blessing occurred at dawn just prior to the Apache Block III rollout ceremony.
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Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe (middle) gives the traditional sacred Apache blessing to the Army's first AH-64D Longbow Apache Block III aircraft during a ceremony Nov. 2 at the Boeing Apache factory in Mesa, Ariz. Lupe, a Korean veteran, is joined by the Apache spiritual leader, Ramon Riley (right) and Lupe's executive assistant, Jerry Gloshay (left).
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Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe gives the final blessings to the Army's newest version of its premier attack helicopter, the AH-64D Longbow Apache Block III. Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby (left), program executive officer for Army Aviation and Maj. Gen. Anthony Crutchfield (right) commanding general for the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, were among a few to attend this semi-private ceremony Nov. 2.