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    Aviation combat element wrap up

    KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

    01.12.2009

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

    An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter sits 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 (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A and other alliance forces. Marines with SPMAGTF-A focus on enduring efforts, those operations which create a foundation for Afghanistan's future. Marine Corps aviation plays a key role in those operations.

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    Date Taken: 01.12.2009
    Date Posted: 05.25.2009 06:48
    Photo ID: 174539
    VIRIN: 090525-M-0000S-003
    Resolution: 2912x4368
    Size: 796.69 KB
    Location: KANDAHAR, AF

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