Landing support specialists attach a 7,000-pound cement block to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during dual-point external training at Landing Zone Swan in the Central Training Area May 10. The training consisted of transporting the cement block to different locations around the landing zone,
with the block simulating a Humvee. The helicopter can carry externally slung loads up to 36,000 pounds and is used for cargo loads like military vehicles, supplies, food and water. The helicopter is with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft
Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Date Taken: | 05.09.2012 |
Date Posted: | 05.17.2012 21:50 |
Photo ID: | 581823 |
VIRIN: | 120509-M-7820P-376 |
Resolution: | 3456x5184 |
Size: | 5.04 MB |
Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
Web Views: | 45 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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