Detailed Instructions: In this task, given a sentence in the Japanese language, your task is to convert it into the English language.
Q: 合衆国アパッチ攻撃用ヘリコプターはヘルマンドのラシュカー・ガーで地上掃射をしてそのグループを援護していた。
A:
A United States Apache assault helicopter provided assistance to the group, who were in Lashkar Gah, Helmand, strafing the area.