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 tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) July 31, 2025, at Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. Sling load training enhances proficiency in external load operations, ensuring readiness to support maneuver elements across the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (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: | 9252110 |
VIRIN: | 250731-F-YT894-1268 |
Resolution: | 5933x3955 |
Size: | 21.57 MB |
Location: | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ |
Web Views: | 8 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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