Det-A Marines bring aviation logistics support to Al Taqaddum

Courtesy Photo | Cpl. Jensen J. Miller cuts a piece of steel inside the metalworkers shop for Detachment A, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 26. Miller and more than 40 other Marines with Detachment A are responsible for providing support to Marine aviation units here  

AL TAQADDUM, IRAQ

06.06.2006

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AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (March 25, 2006) " Helicopters break down, especially ones subjected to the rigors of combat missions like those flying out of Al Taqaddum, Iraq.

Always ready to apply their unique repair abilities to the helicopters are the Marines with Detachment A, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, who provide aviation logistics support day and night to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369.

The detachment of more than 40 Marines is broken down into different sections, each focusing on a specific piece of aviation logistics support.

Working out of scattered wooden shacks, cargo containers and a dirt covered hangar, the detachment's Marines manufacture and repair the hundreds of parts making up CH-46 Sea Knights, UH-1N Hueys and AH-1W Super Cobras.

• Date Taken: 06.06.2006
• Date Posted: 06.06.2006 15:38
• Story ID: 6706
• Location: AL TAQADDUM, IQ