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    3rd MAW makes explosive impact in Afghanistan [Image 1 of 3]

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    A nighttime photograph taken from below a U.S. Marines military aircraft, showing the underside of the fuselage or wing with 'MARINES' stenciled in large gray letters. Visible on the left side is a weapons pylon loaded with what appear to be multiple missiles or rockets. The image is lit by an artificial light source from the lower left, with the surrounding environment in near-total darkness.

    FORWARD OPERATING BASE DWYER, AFGHANISTAN

    11.12.2010

    Photo by Sgt. Deanne Hurla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    The first and only KC-130J "Harvest Hawk" in Afghanistan sits on the flightline at Forward Operating Base Dwyer with its four Hellfire missiles ready for takeoff. The Harvest Hawk, which is a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) asset, has only been in country since October, but has already detected three improvised explosive devices and fired one GPS guided Hellfire. The battle damage assessment was five enemy forces killed in action and no civilian causalities. The aircraft carries four Hellfire and 10 Griffen GPS guided missiles, and houses an infrared and television camera. Its mission is to provide close air support, conduct intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance missions and find improvised explosive devices.

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2010
    Date Posted: 01.09.2011 03:36
    Photo ID: 356207
    VIRIN: 101114-M-5889H-013
    Resolution: 2400x1600
    Size: 216.16 KB
    Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE DWYER, AF

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