An OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Helicopter provides security for Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, as they prepare to clear a building during a training exercise on Contingency Operating Base Speicher Iraq. The combination of soldiers and helicopters provides Task Force Lighting a powerful option against the enemy. Counter improvised explosive device emplacement is a major focus of the Lightning Strike Team however, the team trains to accomplish a variety of obstacles they may face while performing missions in Iraq.