Workhorses keep Iraqi roads clear of roadside bombs [Image 6 of 6]

AL ASAD, IRAQ

06.02.2009

Courtesy Photo

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

A Cougar mine resistant ambush protected vehicle from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 is used in a training session for the detection of simulated roadside bombs aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The route clearance team from MWSS-271 will soon be responsible for keeping all of the supply routes in Iraq's Al Anbar province safe from improvised explosive devices. The training was conducted by the Engineer Center of Excellence Mobile Training Team from Camp Lejeune, N.C.

• Date Taken: 06.02.2009
• Date Posted: 06.07.2009 11:33
• Photo ID: 177937
• VIRIN: 090528-M-1585M-283
• Resolution: 640x427
• Size: 41.2 KB
• Location: AL ASAD, IQ