Aviation combat element wrap up [Image 6 of 10]

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

05.25.2009

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald Stauffer 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

Marine mechanics with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 watch a CH-53E Super Stallion prepare to pick up a shipping container with more than 20 thousand pounds of supplies, Jan. 2, on Forward Operating Base Delaram, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The mechanics were present to troubleshoot any issues that may have occurred to the aircraft due to the heavy load. HMH-466 is part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan's air combat element.

• Date Taken: 05.25.2009
• Date Posted: 05.25.2009 06:54
• Photo ID: 174545
• VIRIN: 090525-M-0000S-009
• Resolution: 3504x2336
• Size: 396.53 KB
• Location: KANDAHAR, AF