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.
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.27.2012 10:50 |
| Photo ID: | 515283 |
| VIRIN: | 120127-M-UC900-017 |
| Resolution: | 3744x5616 |
| Size: | 7.92 MB |
| Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
| Web Views: | 39 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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