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    Supporting, transporting troops: HMH-361 flies across Helmand province [Image 2 of 4]

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    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.

    KAJAKI DAM, AFGHANISTAN

    09.02.2010

    Photo by Sgt. Deanne Hurla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Lance Cpl. Joshua Perkins, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), watches out the window for any threats to the aircraft during a transport flight, Sept. 2. The "Flying Tigers" delivered food and water to Marines here and also transported Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), to the area. HMH-361 is one of 3rd MAW (Fwd)'s primary transport squadrons for troops and cargo.

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2010
    Date Posted: 09.04.2010 06:30
    Photo ID: 315527
    VIRIN: 100902-M-5889H-026
    Resolution: 4464x3048
    Size: 1.28 MB
    Location: KAJAKI DAM, AF
    Web Views: 120
    Downloads: 8

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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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