Iraqi air force airmen check their CH2000 for any damage after a sand storm, Oct. 24, 2010, at Ali Air Base, Iraq, after being transferred from Basrah Air Base by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. Iraqi air force squadron 70 flew the aircraft to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. After moving, Sq. 70 flew their first mission from Ali Base with U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches Oct 25, 2010, providing ISR security of the Hajj - an annual pilgrimage of citizens to Mecca - while also providing ISR support of a main supply route and oil pipeline.