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    Rescue Squadron Conducts Rescue Exercise [Image 11 of 42]

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    A large military helicopter, marked '06' and labeled 'IRONHORSE', is captured in flight over an arid desert landscape. The helicopter is equipped with an aerial refueling probe extended from its nose, connected to a drogue (basket) refueling system. The image depicts an in-flight refueling operation, likely involving a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion.

    GRAND BARA, DJIBOUTI

    04.23.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Awalt 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Four Six One approaches an Air Force C-130P aircraft, from the 81st Rescue Squadron during a helicopter air refueling mission. 13,800 pounds of fuel was delivered to the helicopter during the 45 minute mission. Both aircraft are from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, which is head quartered in Djibouti, it employs an indirect approach to counter violent extremism. Through a strategy of cooperative conflict prevention the task force helps build the internal capacities of countries at risk to prevail against extremists exploiting instability.

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    Date Taken: 04.23.2009
    Date Posted: 04.29.2009 07:28
    Photo ID: 168582
    VIRIN: 090423-N-0506A-551
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 4.32 MB
    Location: GRAND BARA, DJ
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