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    Marine helicopter mechanic in Afghanistan saves lives with maintenance discovery

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    01.19.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Brian Adam Jones 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Sgt. Christopher Lemke is a mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, and a native of Macomb, Mich. Lemke discovered a previously unknown issue with the UH-1Y Huey helicopter that represented an extreme risk to the aircraft and aircrew. The Marine was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his potentially lifesaving find.

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    Date Taken: 01.19.2012
    Date Posted: 01.19.2012 10:12
    Photo ID: 511674
    VIRIN: 120119-M-UC900-002
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 6.14 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

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