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    Supporting, Transporting Troops: HMH-361 Flies Across Helmand Province [Image 1 of 4]

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    Military personnel in full combat gear with large backpacks are gathered on an arid airfield alongside white cargo containers. Two large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53 Sea Stallions, are on or near the ground with rotors spinning. A third helicopter is visible in the distant background, suggesting an active air assault or logistics operation in a desert environment.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    09.02.2010

    Photo by Sgt. Deanne Hurla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), wait to board a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight line, Sept. 2. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) transported the Marines over Helmand province to Kajaki Dam. HMH-361 is one of the primary personnel and cargo transport squadrons for 3rd MAW (Fwd).

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2010
    Date Posted: 09.04.2010 06:30
    Photo ID: 315526
    VIRIN: 100902-M-5889H-003
    Resolution: 5502x3348
    Size: 3.11 MB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Web Views: 187
    Downloads: 13

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    Military personnel in full combat gear with large backpacks are gathered on an arid airfield alongside white cargo containers. Two large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53 Sea Stallions, are on or near the ground with rotors spinning. A third helicopter is visible in the distant background, suggesting an active air assault or logistics operation in a desert environment.
    A military aviator or crew member is photographed in close profile inside an aircraft, wearing a flight helmet with visor and boom microphone. The visor reflects an arid desert landscape with what appears to be a body of water or reservoir below, suggesting the aircraft is in flight over a desert region. The image captures both the subject and an environmental reflection simultaneously.
    A military aircrew member is positioned at an open door of a helicopter, looking out over an arid landscape with a turquoise body of water visible below. A belt-fed machine gun is mounted at the door opening. The scene depicts an aerial gunner or door gunner on what appears to be a combat or patrol mission.
    A group of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms and USMC-style gear, are seated inside a military transport helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook. The interior is packed with large tactical backpacks, weapons, and equipment secured with straps. A 'TURN LEFT' safety sign is visible on the interior wall of the aircraft.

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