Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie,
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie, Ore. native, launches the Puma during an operation at Patrol Base Boldak March 4, 2013. To operate, the Puma must be launched by hand. Herring is a member of W... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL native, launches the Puma during an operation at Patrol Base Boldak March 4. To operate, the Puma must be launched by hand. Bush s a member of Weapons Company ... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie,
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie, OR native, changes the antenna for the Puma from an omnidirectional antenna to a patch antenna. The patch antenna allows the Marines to operate the PUMA at lon... More
When the Puma is landed, the Marines shut off the power
When the Puma is landed, the Marines shut off the power to the aircraft at around 100 feet off the ground. Sometimes, the vehicle glides beyond its intended landing zone. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
Lance Cpl. Scott Chase, Askov, MN and Sandstone, MN
Lance Cpl. Scott Chase, Askov, MN and Sandstone, MN native, watches as the Puma lands following a 80 minute flight through Boldak, Afghanistan, March 6, 2013. Chase is one of four Puma operators with Weapons Co... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL native, launches the Puma just before nightfall at Patrol Base Boldak March 2. The Puma has a thermal imaging camera which allows units to conduct aerial surve... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie,
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie, OR native, uses the hand controller to guide the Puma during takeoff. Herring is a member of Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. (Photo by Sgt... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL native, launches the Puma during an operation at Patrol Base Boldak March 4, 2013. To operate, the Puma must be launched by hand. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie,
Lance Cpl. Andrew Herring, Portland and Milwaukie, OR native, repairs the propeller of the Puma UAV. The aerial vehicle is designed to break apart on impact and the Marines must make an any repairs to the aircr... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL
Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush, Lenox, MA and Sarasota, FL native, uses the hand controller of the Puma to fly a surveillance mission at Patrol Base Boldak March 2, 3013. The hand controller allows the Marines to maneu... More