Sgt. Darian R. Thompson, 23, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter cre chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Jacksonville, Miss., native, prepares .50-caliber ammunition inside a CH-53E in preparation for live-fire training flight here, May 17, during Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is taking place throughout the month of May and is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships of more than 19 participating partner nations. This is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU who, along with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the U.S Central Command area of operations as a theater security and crisis response force.
Date Taken: | 05.17.2012 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2012 16:13 |
Photo ID: | 593221 |
VIRIN: | 120517-M-HF911-283 |
Resolution: | 1360x2040 |
Size: | 438 KB |
Location: | KING FAISAL AIR BASE, JO |
Web Views: | 102 |
Downloads: | 15 |
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