Lance Cpl. Jaquest McDonald, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and a Rochester, New York, native, performs preflight checks and adjustments on his .50-caliber mounted weapon system before flying out in support of retrograde operations from Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in the Sangin Valley of Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 3, 2014. Before the last Marines and sailors of Forward Operating Bases Nolay and Sabit Qadam convoyed out of northern Helmand to return to Camp Leatherneck for the final time, the "Gunfighters" of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 and "Heavyweights" of HMH-466 provided overwatch for returning vehicle convoys as well as retrograde support. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.09.2014 |
Date Posted: | 05.09.2014 04:45 |
Photo ID: | 1326339 |
VIRIN: | 140503-M-JD595-0536 |
Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
Size: | 7.15 MB |
Location: | CAMP BASTION, AF |
Hometown: | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, US |
Web Views: | 80 |
Downloads: | 30 |
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