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On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
The one point, I think, because it's one thing going down the range, which I couldn't do, and hit anything flying a helicopter, but you also have to work with ground troops on a constant basis, so that they're comfortable and you're comfortable.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the importance of coordination between helicopter crews and ground troops.

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