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Marine GUNNERY Sergeant Keith Blucher (foreground) and Corporal Matt Rider, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Aircrew member with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) prepares to remove a cargo pallet from the rear of a Marine KC-130 with a 10K-AT forklift at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, (right), pilot, Sergeant Wayne, USMC, (center) flight engineer, and co-pilot Captain Don Maraska, USMC, (right), Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) man the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the Enduring Freedom area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

In the foreground, a plaque carved by Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, (background), Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), as a memorial to the Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Sergeant Kevin Kearny, USMC, (left), and Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, both members of Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), work at their laptops in a combat operations center located at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Flight Engineer and Detachment Sergeant Major (acting), MASTER Sergeant Kevin Powell, USMC, (right), cleans his M9 pistol, while STAFF Sergeant Jeff Hobb (left), Quality Assurance Officer, completes a check of his M9 pistol. The two are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron VMGR-352, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) and are presently located at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

A midnight view of Marine and Air Force KC-130 Hercules' parked on the ramp at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine KC-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) takes off from a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the Enduring Freedom area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Sergeant Kevin Kearny, USMC, (left), and Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, both members of Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), work at their laptops in a combat operations center located at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

In an MWR (Morale Welfare Recreation) tent Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport S743210quadron VMGR-352, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), watch television at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) pilots a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the Enduring Freedom area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Catching up on a little reading in flight is GUNNERY Sergeant Keith Blucher, USMC (foreground). Corporal Matt Rider, USMC, keeps his eyes outside the plane. Both are assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

CHIEF Warrant Officer 2, Charlie Duval, USMC, Aerial Navigator, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) mans his station in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the Enduring Freedom area of during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Marine aircrewman with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) prepares to move cargo out the rear of a Marine KC-130 at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) pilots a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

STAFF Sergeant Mark Willis, USAF, a communications specialist temporarily attached to First Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), stops for an evening smoke break at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: I MEF Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release St More

Corporal Matt Rider, USMC, aircrew, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) performs an in-flight inspection of the wing and engines through the side window of the Marine KC-130. They are enroute to a forward area refueling point at forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Sergeant Wayne, USMC, Air Crewman, with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) sits in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

In an improved fighting hole along the camp perimeter, Lance Corporal William Schwettmann, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Matthew Soberl, USMC, (right), sits by his M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) both members of Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) perform security at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. An M16A2 Assault Rifle and M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (LAW) are at the ready for the Marines use

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

In an MWR (Morale Welfare Recreation) tent Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport S743210quadron VMGR-352, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), watch television at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot (left) and Sergeant Wayne, USMC, air crewman (right), Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) sits in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Sergeant Wayne, USMC, Flight Engineer, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) adjusts the shade visor in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130. They are enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

At night, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, an engine running upload is performed with a KC-130 Hercules. The KC-130 is with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)). It is being uploaded near a refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

In an MWR (Morale Welfare Recreation) tent Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport S743210quadron VMGR-352, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), watch television at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Marine GUNNERY Sergeant Keith Blucher (foreground) and Corporal Matt Rider, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

A KC-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) silhouetted at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

As the sun sets in the desert Lance Corporal Lucas Marshall, USMC, Kilo Battery, Third Battalion, Tenth Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), lifts weights at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

CHIEF Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2), Charlie Duval, USMC, Aerial Navigator with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) sits in the cockpit of a Marine KC-130 enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

As the sun sets in the desert Lance Corporal Lucas Marshall, USMC, Kilo Battery, Third Battalion, Tenth Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), lifts weights at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communications), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), speaks on a field radio at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

As night approaches Corporal Kyong Sol, USMC, Kilo Battery, Third Battalion, Tenth Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), mans an MK19-3 Grenade Machine Gun with a night scope mounted at the rear sight position. He is providing security for a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), carves a wooden plaque in memory of Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Captain Keith Oki, USMC, pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) in a bus after disembarking from a Marine KC-130 at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

A KC-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) silhouetted at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Corporal Jonathan Long, USMC, Kilo Battery, Third Battalion, Tenth Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), provides security with an MK19-3 Grenade Machine Gun for a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), carves a wooden plaque in memory of Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Marine GUNNERY Sergeant Keith Blucher (foreground) and Corporal Matt Rider, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are enroute to a forward area refueling point at a forward operating base in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

In an MWR (Morale Welfare Recreation) tent Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron VMGR-352, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), watch television at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan "JD" Covington, USMC, (left) and Major Mark "PigPen" Schrecker, USMC, both members of the Marine Central Command Combat Assessment Team, interview Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, Detachment Commander, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron VMGR 352, at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: multiple Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Leonard Rodriguez, USMC, (right) and Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer, USMC, (left), make adjustments on the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, stands by while Corporal (CPL) Michael Hood inspects the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines propeller hub. Meanwhile up on the wing CPL Leonard Rodriguez, USMC, (left) and CPL Justin Agan, USMC, (right) prepare the aircrafts engine for removal. Inside the Pettibone crane, CPL Douglas Peterson, USMC, waits for the signal to raise the engine hoist. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, carefully removes grit and other foreign objects from the gearing on the propeller hub. The hub is part of an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (left), inside the Pettibone crane gets signals from an unseen Marine as he prepares to place the engine hoist into position. Corporal Justin Agan, (center) USMC, also checks the signals as he steadies the hoist. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Marines work on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine on an engine stand. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Using a Pettibone crane to hold an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine in place on its wing mount, Marines prepare to bolt the engine in place. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, inside a Pettibone Crane, keeps an eye on the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine he is maneuvering into place. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Using a Pettibone crane Marines remove an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine from its wing mount. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Sergeant Joseph Greitzer USMC, (left) and STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, (center), work with other Marines on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Marines prepare to remove an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine from an engine stand using a Pettibone crane. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Michael Hood, USMC, packing in a seal before the hub is replaced. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, (left) and Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (right), using a Pettibone crane they prepare to mate a propeller hub onto an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Justin Lago USMC, (left), Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, (center) and Corporal Michael Hood, USMC, (right), prepare to guide an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine as it is raised from the engine stand. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer, USMC, (right), guide the Pettibone crane operator as he moves the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine into position at the wing mount. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Marines prepare to place a hoist on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine on an engine stand. The engine will be raised using the Pettibone crane. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Michael Hood, USMC (right) and Corporal Leonard Rodriguez, USMC, (left), secure the propeller hub onto the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Using a Pettibone crane Marines prepare to remove an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine from its wing mount. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Preparing a replacement Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine are Corporal CPL Leonard Rodriguez, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer, USMC, while inside the Pettibone crane Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (right) mans the cranes controls. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Michael Hood, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer USMC, (right), bolt the hoist in place to remove the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine from the aircraft. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, (center) works with other Marines on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, a member of Marine Aerial Refueler transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58, works to swap an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

As the Pettibone crane (out of frame) picks up the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine, Marines steady and guide the engine as it goes up. The engine will go in the number three position on the aircraft. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, (left) and Corporal Michael Hood, USMC, (right), tighten down the hoist attachment on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, inside a Pettibone Crane, with the help of fellow Marines carefully maneuvers the Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine into position number three on the wing. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

With engine number three on a hoist, ready for removal, Marines move off to a safe distance. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado USMC, (right) works with Corporal Justin Lago USMC, (left), to swap an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron VMGR 352, Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

An overall view of the ramp where Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58, work to swap an engine on a US Marine KC 130 Hercules aircraft at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, a member of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron VMGR 352, Combined Task Force 58, works to swap an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

With number three engine removed, Marines prepare to raise an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine using a Pettibone crane. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

While on an engine stand, Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer, USMC, safety wires a fastener on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Justin Lago USMC, (right) and Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (inside the Pettibone crane) prepare to swap an engine on a Marine KC 130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Both are members of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Using a Pettibone crane Marines carefully guide an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine as it is removed from its place on the wing mount. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

A Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58, checks a propeller blade for nicks or damage on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

Corporal Leonard Rodriguez, USMC steadies the KC-130s Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine by the propeller. Using the Pettibone crane Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (rear) starts to move the engine into position. The Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58. They are in the process of swapping an engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, (right) works with Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, (left), Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (in cab of Pettibone crane) and Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, as they prepare move an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine. The Marines are in the process of swapping the engine on a Marine KC-130 Hercules at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. All are members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352), Combined Task Force 58

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 352 Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release More

A Marine from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252) takes time to read a book during a flight to his units forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-252 Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele More

Inside the KC-130/R Hercules, after a brief stop at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352)'s aircrew members prepare for a take off, back to their home base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene C More

At a forward operating airstrip in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operation, Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) prepare their KC-130/R for a flight into Kandahar. Taxing by, a KC-130/R from the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252) heads for the main runway for its flight into Kandahar during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele More

On a forward operating airstrip in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations at the rear of their KC-130/R Hercules, Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) watch a CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-163 (HMM-163) taxi down the flight line during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele More

Inside the KC-130/R on the airstrip at Kandahar Airport Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) aircrew member prepare for takeoff as they head back to their home base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. From left to right, Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Craig Ramirez (left), Aircraft Commander, Captain K. Whitehouse and Flight Navigator CWO2 Charles Duval (right)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene C More

At a forward operating airstrip in the ENDURING FREEDOM area a CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-163 (HMM-163) pulls into place to disembark Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele More

Inside the KC-130/R on the airstrip at Kandahar Airport Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) aircrew member prepare for takeoff as they head back to their home base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. From left to right, Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Craig Ramirez (left), Aircraft Commander, Captain K. Whitehouse and Flight Navigator CWO2 Charles Duval (right)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene C More

Inside the KC-130/R Hercules, after a brief stop at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352)'s aircrew members prepare for a take off, back to their home base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene C More

With an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) tagging along an RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, More

A field shower tent set up by the Air Force at a forward-deployed airbase in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rel More

AIRMAN First Class Nathan E. Setser, USAF, from the 43rd Supply Squadron, Pope AFB, North Carolina, operates an R9 Refueling Truck in support of a Marine Corps KC-130/R operating out of a forward-deployed airbase in the ENDURING FREEDOM area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 43rd Supply Squadron Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, More

Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252) refuel their KC-130/R Hercules at a forward airbase in the ENDURING FREEDOM area. They are using an Air Force R-9 Refueling Truck

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-252 Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele More

Sergeant (SGT) Dorian L Majano from 1ST BN (Battalion), 187 Infantry Regiment stands watch from an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. Mounted in front of SGT Majano is an MK19 Grenade Launcher and to his left is an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 187th Infantry Regiment Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. C More

Sergeant Joseph Cook, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), Power line Mechanic refuels a KC-130/R Hercules before a return flight into Kandahar during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The squadron is operating out of a forward airbase in the Enduring Freedom area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-252 Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele More

Sergeant (SGT) Dorian L Majano from 1ST BN (Battalion), 187 Infantry Regiment stands watch from an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. Mounted in front of SGT Majano is an MK19 Grenade Launcher and to his left is an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). A roll of concertina wire sits in front of him

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 187th Infantry Regiment Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. C More

STAFF Sergeant Thomas E. Dougherty, Squad Leader, 1ST Platoon, 1ST Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment makes his rounds during a spot check on the security post at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. In the background an armed M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and crew standby

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 187th Infantry Regiment Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. C More

Sergeant (SGT) Dorian L Majano from 1ST BN (Battalion), 187 Infantry Regiment stands watch from an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. Mounted in front of SGT Majano is an MK19 Grenade Launcher and to his left is an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 187th Infantry Regiment Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. C More

A RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, NV sits in a maintenance bunker at a forward operating airbase in the ENDURING FREEDOM area. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, More

Sergeant (SGT) Dorian L Majano from 1ST BN (Battalion), 187 Infantry Regiment stands watch from an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area. Mounted in front of SGT Majano is an MK19 Grenade Launcher and to his left is an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 187th Infantry Regiment Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. C More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, More

With Marine KC-130/Rs parked on the ramp, two Army Soldiers patrol a section of the forward operating airfield in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 187th Infantry Regiment Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. C More