Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan: Bridge to Marine Corps' Future in Afghanistan

CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

12.25.2008

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters take off from Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2008. 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. The Marines of the squadron are well-prepared and trained for their mission and have many combat veterans within their ranks.

• Date Taken: 12.25.2008
• Date Posted: 06.04.2009 15:43
• Photo ID: 177426
• VIRIN: 081225-M-1876J-001
• Resolution: 3504x1834
• Size: 666.14 KB
• Location: CAMP BASTION, AF