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    From Hueys to Harvest Hawk: Ordnance Marine arms aircraft in Afghanistan [Image 2 of 6]

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    A military aviator in tan/khaki flight suit stands on a flight line apron in front of a large military aircraft, likely a CV-22 or MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor, identifiable by its distinctive large rotor nacelles and blade configuration. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment, consistent with Middle East or Central Asia deployments. The image was taken at dusk or dawn under low ambient light conditions.

    CAMP DWYER, AFGHANISTAN

    05.01.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Samantha H. Arrington 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, currently works on the ordnance system of a recently created, unique variant of a KC-130J Hercules located on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, May 1. The Harvest Hawk equipped Hercules has AGM-114 Hellfire and Griffin missiles, as well as a target site sensor from an AH-1Z attack helicopter to support aerial support for the troops on the ground. "I'm proud to serve my country and to support the Marines on the ground directly defending our freedom," said Cook.

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    Date Taken: 05.01.2011
    Date Posted: 05.19.2011 06:57
    Photo ID: 404050
    VIRIN: 110501-M-MF699-002
    Resolution: 2720x4080
    Size: 4.56 MB
    Location: CAMP DWYER, AF
    Web Views: 192
    Downloads: 10

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    A military aviator in a tan flight suit stands leaning against the fuselage of a large military aircraft near an open door. Behind him, the aircraft's exterior displays a large array of bomb mission tally marks, indicating the number of combat sorties or munitions dropped. The airman is smiling, wearing sunglasses and a communications headset.
    A military aviator in tan/khaki flight suit stands on a flight line apron in front of a large military aircraft, likely a CV-22 or MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor, identifiable by its distinctive large rotor nacelles and blade configuration. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment, consistent with Middle East or Central Asia deployments. The image was taken at dusk or dawn under low ambient light conditions.
    Two military personnel are working on an aircraft flight line, likely performing pre- or post-flight maintenance. One individual in a green t-shirt is handling a metal ladder or access stand near the aircraft, while another in a tan flight suit stands nearby observing. The setting appears to be a desert airfield environment during dusk or dawn.
    A military ground crew member is loading or inspecting an ordnance/weapon onto an aircraft hardpoint at sunset on a flight line. A prototype scissor-lift loading cart rated at 1,500 lb capacity is positioned beneath the aircraft wing to facilitate the weapons loading operation. The scene appears to be at a desert airbase based on the flat terrain and arid horizon visible at dusk.
    A military technician or ground crew member in tan/khaki flight suit is closely inspecting or handling yellow safety covers (remove-before-flight caps) attached to what appears to be an aircraft's underside or weapon pylon. The individual is wearing a headset and sunglasses pushed up on their head, suggesting active flight line operations. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, emphasizing the aircraft components and the worker's focused activity.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is photographed on a flight line or tarmac during sunset or sunrise. He is wearing a tan/desert flight suit with unit patches and a communications headset. The background shows a flat, arid airfield environment consistent with a desert deployment location.

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