An Airman from the 62nd Airlift Wing from Joint Base
Summary
An Airman from the 62nd Airlift Wing from Joint Base Lewis-McChord releases the security chains on a M-142 High Mobility Army Rocket System on a C-17 Globemaster, Nov. 15, 2018, at Yakima Training Center, Wash. The mission was the first HIMARS Rapid Air Infiltration to land on Yakima Training Center's new landing strip, Selah Airstrip, and part of its opening ceremony.
The HIRAIN is a HIMARS package, which consists of two HIMARS and a Fires Directional Center, that is placed on a C-17 Globemaster and used as a quick response force in the defense of U.S. and allied troops. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Jacob Kohrs, 17th FA BDE PAO)
Tags
Date
15/11/2018
Location
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright