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Enduring Freedom - CW2 Lucas Pannell

AFN Afghanistan
Nov. 15, 2012 | 2:36

CW2 Lucas Pannell, Apache pilot, talks about the joys of flying. Video by SrA Evan Mills. Includes soundbites from CW2 Lucas Pannell, AH-64 Apache Pilot. Available in high definition.