Aviation combat element wrap up [Image 3 of 10]

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

01.12.2009

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter sits on the flight deck of Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, a section of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan, provides fire support, security and visual reconnaissance support to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A and other alliance forces. Marines with SPMAGTF-A focus on enduring efforts, those operations which create a foundation for Afghanistan's future. Marine Corps aviation plays a key role in those operations.

• Date Taken: 01.12.2009
• Date Posted: 05.25.2009 06:48
• Photo ID: 174539
• VIRIN: 090525-M-0000S-003
• Resolution: 2912x4368
• Size: 796.69 KB
• Location: KANDAHAR, AF