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    Marine convoy commander says unmanned aerial vehicles saved his life in Afghanistan [Image 2 of 4]

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    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are working on what appears to be a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone on the ground in an arid, sandy environment. Both individuals are wearing flight helmets with visors and tactical vests, suggesting this is an aviation-related ground operation. A yellow hose or cable is visible, possibly connected to a fuel or pneumatic system near the aircraft.

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    10.03.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Justin Boling 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 technicians, Cpl. Jeremy Perez and Cpl. Aaron Gibson, prepare a RQ-7B Shadow for launch at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 3. The Shadow's camera streams video back to ground commanders to plan their next strategy to quell the insurgency in southwestern Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 10.03.2011
    Date Posted: 10.10.2011 10:19
    Photo ID: 471497
    VIRIN: 111003-M-JU941-002
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 6.49 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

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