LAAD’s Evolving MOS, Same Job New Mission [Image 4 of 18]

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02.17.2019

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Howell 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Field and Cpl. Ryan George, both low altitude air defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a functions check ensuring kinetic capabilities on the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle operates properly in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

• Date Taken: 02.17.2019
• Date Posted: 02.26.2019 06:39
• Photo ID: 5132404
• VIRIN: 190217-M-EJ369-1284
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 1.1 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)