U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha (left), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee of Defense, discusses the operational capabilities and maintenance protocol with a Marine from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, Marine Aircraft Group 29, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 12. During his visit, Murtha inquired about Marines' logistics, the functionality of military vehicles, aircraft weapon systems and equipment, healthcare and training and funding for the needs of the Marine Corps. Murtha served a 37-year career in the Marine Corps, retiring from the reserves as a colonel in 1990 and has served the people of the 12th Congressional District in western Pennsylvania since 1974.
Date Taken: | 08.21.2009 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2009 12:01 |
Photo ID: | 197216 |
VIRIN: | 090821-M-1876J-008 |
Resolution: | 2656x1911 |
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Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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