A UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467, transports Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, Nov. 3, 2012, to conduct a humanitarian assistance survey of New York City in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU was currently conducting pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary force operating from the sea, the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Kropiewnicki/Released)
Date Taken: | 11.03.2012 |
Date Posted: | 11.05.2012 05:52 |
Photo ID: | 774800 |
VIRIN: | 121103-M-ZC556-003 |
Resolution: | 1500x971 |
Size: | 720.36 KB |
Location: | NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US |
Web Views: | 29 |
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