Rescue Squadron Conducts Rescue Exercise [Image 40 of 42]

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.

• Date Taken: 04.23.2009
• Date Posted: 04.29.2009 07:32
• Photo ID: 168586
• VIRIN: 090423-N-0506A-270
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 5.09 MB
• Location: GRAND BARA, DJ