Freedom of Movement in southern Afghanistan [Image 12 of 13]

ORUZGAN PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

11.05.2009

Photo by Sgt. Aubree Rundle 

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade

Chief Warrant Officer Larry Thomas, (center), Company B, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Regiment conducting a CH-47F Chinook helicopter crew brief with his flightcrew prior to their deliberate operation--inserting ground forces into an objective area on a counter-improvised explosive device mission in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. As the PC, or pilot-in-command its Thomas's job to ensure the terrain, weather, enemy threat, alternate routes and other key factors taken into account are discussed between the crew members prior to the run-up of the helicopter.

• Date Taken: 11.05.2009
• Date Posted: 11.05.2009 04:51
• Photo ID: 220256
• VIRIN: 091029-A-9920R-030
• Resolution: 2286x1548
• Size: 1.01 MB
• Location: ORUZGAN PROVINCE, AF