Alpha Company tank mechanics maintain 70–ton armored beasts [Image 12 of 12]

COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, AFGHANISTAN

08.13.2011

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, Helmand province, Afghanistan -- A M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle rolls through the COP after a recovery mission. A V-12 twin turbo diesel engine, main winch, and pulley on the vehicle allow them to confidently retrieve any tank or other combat vehicle that may go down in the combat zone.

• Date Taken: 08.13.2011
• Date Posted: 08.19.2011 09:47
• Photo ID: 445026
• VIRIN: 110813-M-PE262-001
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 9.83 MB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, AF