Aviation combat element wrap up [Image 10 of 10]

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

05.25.2009

Photo by Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

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 (Reinforced), 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: 05.25.2009
• Date Posted: 05.25.2009 07:05
• Photo ID: 174554
• VIRIN: 090525-M-0000S-018
• Resolution: 4368x2912
• Size: 1.91 MB
• Location: KANDAHAR, AF