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    Rescue squadron conducts rescue exercise [Image 17 of 42]

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    Rescue squadron conducts rescue exercise

    GRAND BARA, DJIBOUTI

    04.23.2009

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    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 approaches an Air Force C-130P aircraft, from the 81st Rescue Squadron during a helicopter air refueling mission. 13,800 pounds of fuel was delivered to the helicopter during the 45 minute mission. Both aircrafts are from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, which is head quartered in Djibouti, it employs an indirect approach to counter violent extremism. Through a strategy of cooperative conflict prevention the task force helps build the internal capacities of countries at risk to prevail against extremists exploiting instability.

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    Date Taken: 04.23.2009
    Date Posted: 04.28.2009 10:09
    Photo ID: 168381
    VIRIN: 090423-F-3682S-074
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 598.67 KB
    Location: GRAND BARA, DJ

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