Alpha Company tank mechanics maintain 70–ton armored beasts [Image 11 of 12]

COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, AFGHANISTAN

08.06.2011

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, Helmand province, Afghanistan -- A M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle lifts a damages Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle off the ground. A V-12 twin turbo diesel engine, main winch, and pulley on the vehicle allow them to confidently retrieve any tank or other combat vehicle that may go down in the combat zone.

• Date Taken: 08.06.2011
• Date Posted: 08.19.2011 09:46
• Photo ID: 445025
• VIRIN: 110806-M-PE262-011
• Resolution: 5232x3443
• Size: 8.1 MB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, AF