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. A sling load is a vital method for aerial transport, allowing helicopters to move large, heavy items in a variety of situations, often in environments where ground transport is difficult or impossible. (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: | 9252112 |
| VIRIN: | 250731-F-YT894-1186 |
| Resolution: | 4700x7050 |
| Size: | 20.67 MB |
| Location: | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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