New runway offers new capabilities for FOB Delaram II [Image 3 of 5]

FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, AFGHANISTAN

11.30.2010

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Padula 

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

The first KC-130J "Hercules" to land at Forward Operating Base Delaram II arrived Nov. 30. The runway was constructed by a small detachment of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 Marines, who were present to view the fruits of their labor. In a total of 66 days, the Marines of MWSS-373 lifted and slammed over 1.2 million square feet of airfield matting, which averaged 2,500 pieces laid per Marine; moved and spread over 225,000 cubic meters of dirt and gravel and reviewed more than 7,800 drafting and surveying points. These are just a few of the vast accomplishments made by the small detachment of Marines and sailors who contributed to the runway project.

• Date Taken: 11.30.2010
• Date Posted: 12.05.2010 04:58
• Photo ID: 346308
• VIRIN: 101130-M-9597P-189
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 9.69 MB
• Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, AF