Operation Santa successfully carried out in Southern Afghanistan [Image 4 of 9]

CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

12.25.2008

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 awaits loading before take-off Christmas morning during Operation Santa. HMH-466, part of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan, supported the battalion commanders of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the ground and logistics combat elements of SPMAGTF-A, as they conducted Operation Santa early Christmas morning, delivering mail, food and gifts to all their Marines and sailors throughout Southern Afghanistan.

• Date Taken: 12.25.2008
• Date Posted: 12.27.2008 01:07
• Photo ID: 138529
• VIRIN: 081227-M-0000J-004
• Resolution: 4368x2912
• Size: 1.24 MB
• Location: CAMP BASTION, AF