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    Marines overcome challenges to provide aerial surveillance for MEB-A commanders

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    12.20.2009

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    One of the radars used by the Tactical Air Operations Center, Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Detachment, Marine Air Control Group 28, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, is the AN/TPS-59 (v) 3 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar. This system provides coverage for 300 nautical miles, showing the center all air traffic in the area and is the largest radar system in the Marine Corps standing 30 feet tall.

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    Date Taken: 12.20.2009
    Date Posted: 12.30.2009 10:59
    Photo ID: 235734
    VIRIN: 091220-M-9114Y-001
    Resolution: 1069x1500
    Size: 570.86 KB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

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