U.S. Army Task Force Bataan members assigned to the East Africa Response Force secure a sling load to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) July 31, 2025, at Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. Sling load operations are a vital component of logistical support in East Africa, allowing forces to rapidly transport equipment and supplies across austere and remote environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
Date Taken: | 07.31.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.13.2025 02:35 |
Photo ID: | 9252109 |
VIRIN: | 250731-F-YT894-1451 |
Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
Size: | 25.35 MB |
Location: | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ |
Web Views: | 9 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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