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    Soldiers maintain helicopters in Kuwait [Image 3 of 3]

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    A United States Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is performing maintenance or pre-flight checks on a military helicopter, identified by 'UNITED STATES ARMY' markings on the fuselage. The soldier appears to be tensioning or checking a tie-down strap or rotor blade tie, securing the aircraft on what appears to be a concrete flight line or tarmac. The arid, hazy environment suggests a desert deployment location.

    CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT

    08.30.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kim Harris 

    Media Transition Team - Kuwait

    Flight Crew member Clayton Story is a Third Army/USARCENT team member securing a Black Hawk Helicopter to the flight line at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Story is a La Fayette, Ind. native who is attached to the Headquarters, Headquarters Command at 2/238th General Support Aviation Battalion. The 2/238th GSAB is stationed at Camp Buehring in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The 2/238th contributes to the responsible draw down by supporting air lift operations.

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2009
    Date Posted: 09.01.2009 09:24
    Photo ID: 200310
    VIRIN: 090901-N-1452H-002
    Resolution: 3184x2120
    Size: 283 KB
    Location: CAMP BUEHRING, KW
    Web Views: 103
    Downloads: 13

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    Military personnel are using a John Deere tractor to tow a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a flight line, likely at a forward operating base in an arid region. The helicopter's tail rotor boom appears to be folded or in an unusual position, suggesting maintenance or repositioning operations. Several soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms are supervising and guiding the towing procedure.
    A male technician in a tan/beige t-shirt is performing maintenance work on what appears to be a helicopter rotor hub assembly. He is leaning forward and using tools to work on the complex mechanical linkage system. The setting appears to be inside a hangar based on the visible ceiling structure in the background.
    A United States Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is performing maintenance or pre-flight checks on a military helicopter, identified by 'UNITED STATES ARMY' markings on the fuselage. The soldier appears to be tensioning or checking a tie-down strap or rotor blade tie, securing the aircraft on what appears to be a concrete flight line or tarmac. The arid, hazy environment suggests a desert deployment location.

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