U.S. Army Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team dismount a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during training at the Joint Multi-National Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany, March 31, 2007, for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The Soldiers refined their skills in mounted and dismounted patrols, small unit tactics, military operations in urban terrain, counter-improved explosive devices and long range marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Gary L. Kieffer) (Released)

U.S. Army Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team dismount a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during training at the Joint Multi-National Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany, March 31, 2007, for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The Soldiers refined their skills in mounted and dismounted patrols, small unit tactics, military operations in urban terrain, counter-improved explosive devices and long range marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Gary L. Kieffer) (Released)