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U.S. and Peruvian military officials travel in two MH-60 Blackhawk helicopters over the rugged Peruvian countryside to observe a combined U.S.- Peruvian Special Operations exercise in the Pasco region, located in central Peru, May 7.

PERU (May 7, 2013) -- U.S. and Peruvian military officials travel in two MH-60 Blackhawk helicopters over the rugged Peruvian countryside to observe a combined U.S.- Peruvian Special Operations exercise in the Pasco region, located in central Peru. The exercise allowed U.S. and Peruvian special operations to share military tactics, improve interoperability and strengthen partnerships between the two nations. (Department of Defense photo by Army Maj. Emanuel Ortiz, Special Operations Command South Public Affairs Office)

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