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    From landing first helicopter to returning as squadron commander, Afghanistan defines Marine [Image 1 of 2]

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    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is captured in flight, photographed from a slightly elevated frontal angle. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and the number '59' on its fuselage, with rotor blades visibly motion-blurred indicating active flight. The background shows a hazy, overcast sky with terrain faintly visible below.

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    12.21.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Lieutenant Colonel Jay M. Holtermann, commanding officer, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), flies a CH-53E Super Stallion during Operation Lund Safar, to Camp Rhino, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012. Holtermann has enjoyed being a pilot since being commissioned and was the first pilot to land a conventional force United States Marine Corps helicopter in Afghanistan at Camp Rhino during 2001.

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    Date Taken: 12.21.2012
    Date Posted: 12.21.2012 09:21
    Photo ID: 805320
    VIRIN: 121207-M-BZ222-001
    Resolution: 2000x1333
    Size: 943.45 KB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF
    Hometown: GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, US
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    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is captured in flight, photographed from a slightly elevated frontal angle. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and the number '59' on its fuselage, with rotor blades visibly motion-blurred indicating active flight. The background shows a hazy, overcast sky with terrain faintly visible below.
    A close-up profile shot of a male pilot or aircrew member wearing a flight helmet with a visor and a communications microphone/oxygen mask assembly positioned at his mouth. He appears to be seated inside an aircraft cockpit, visible through the background framing. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the subject's focused expression and aviation equipment.

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