A Soldier assigned to Echo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, watches an AH-64 Apache helicopter assigned to Task Force Lighthorse prepare to depart the Camp Wright Forward Armament and Refueling Point while another Apache arrives to refuel and rearm, Jan. 18. The FARP soldiers are responsible for fueling and arming helicopters supporting battlespace owners and maneuver elements within Task Force-Mountain Warrior's area of operations. The unit of approximately a dozen soldiers work 24 hours a day, seven days a week refuel all the military and contract helicopters, as well as support the ground elements on Forward Operating Base Wright with fuel for generators and vehicles. The 3-17 CAV is based out of Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga.
Date Taken: | 01.18.2010 |
Date Posted: | 01.18.2010 14:10 |
Photo ID: | 240988 |
VIRIN: | 100118-F-2703B-112 |
Resolution: | 3600x2400 |
Size: | 1.47 MB |
Location: | ASADABAD, AF |
Web Views: | 141 |
Downloads: | 19 |
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