AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters sit on the flight deck of Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, a section of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan, provides fire support, security and visual reconnaissance support to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A and other alliance forces. Marines with SPMAGTF-A protect human rights, promote shared values, and respect Afghan culture, traditions and religion, while carrying-out the mission of conducting counterinsurgency operations, and training and mentoring the Afghan national police.
Date Taken: | 01.12.2009 |
Date Posted: | 01.23.2009 11:42 |
Photo ID: | 146645 |
VIRIN: | 090112-M-1876J-004 |
Resolution: | 4368x2912 |
Size: | 1.91 MB |
Location: | CAMP BASTION, AF |
Web Views: | 234 |
Downloads: | 75 |
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