An Iraqi UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" helicopter and an Iraqi Mi-17 Hip helicopter prepare to transport a wounded Iraqi servicemember from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, to Forward Operating Base Gabe in Baqubah, Iraq, Nov. 21. The servicemember arrived at the Air Force Theater Hospital at Joint Base Balad Nov. 16 with a gunshot wound to his leg. The Iraqi air force is developing its aeromedical evacuation capabilities to take on a greater role in transporting its patients. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jason Epley)