03/22/2011 – This video shows the newly delivered MI-17s being weapons qualified in Iraq. These MI-17s have been purchased from the Russians and are being supported initially with U.S. FMS funding. Sharon Weinberger has analyzed the process of acquiring Russian helos for the Afghan forces in this piece.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/11/12/how_to_buy_a_russian_helicopter
Credit: United States Forces – Iraq, Deputy Commanding General (Advising and Training), 12/13/10