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Left side profile of a Canadian Forces Soldier manning a M60 machine gun in the bunker that guards the entrance to Belet Huen Field, Somalia. A Canadian Flag waves to the right of the frame. Behind it is a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane. Only the right wing of the aircraft is seen. Somali Nationals are to the left of the frame walking down a dirt road. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side profile of a Canadian Forces Soldier manning a M60 machine g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport ...

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

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

Marines work on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine on an engine stan...

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 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

Sergeant Wayne, USMC, Flight Engineer, Marine Aerial Refueler Transpor...

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 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

As the Pettibone crane (out of frame) picks up the Allison T56-A-15 tu...

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 KC-130R, flight engineer, SGT Rob Walker from the VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point, North Carolina monitors the amount of the fuel being pumped into his aircraft during a preflight at the Moi International Airport

Marine KC-130R, flight engineer, SGT Rob Walker from the VMGR 252 (Oti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public C... 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

Aircrew member with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-35...

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

Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, (right), pilot, Sergeant Wayne, USMC, (cent...

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 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

Corporal Leonard Rodriguez, USMC, (right) and Lance Corporal Andres Al...

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

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, stands by while Corporal (CPL) Mich...

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

Right side front, aerial view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion attempting an aerial refueling. Another CH-53E is seen in the background at the top of the frame. Both helicopters, call signs KNIGHT RIDER 22 & 23 are from HMH 164 working off the USS TRIPOLI (not shown). They are practicing aerial refueling with Raider 103, a US Marine KC-130 Hercules from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California (not shown). Only the fuel line and drag chute are seen from the KC-130 at the right side of the frame. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right side front, aerial view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Left side front view of a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane on the ground at Belet Huen, Somalia, a field secured by Canadian Forces. The aircraft is from VMGR-352, El Roro, Marine Corps Air Station, California. An aircraft crew member stands, back to camera, in front of the plane. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" attack helicopter flies left to right overhead. The mission of the KC-130s is to refuel the AH-1s keeping them in the air and allowing them to escorting a food convoy (not shown). This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side front view of a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane on the grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport ...

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 Refueling Squadron (VMGR-352), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) unload cargo from the rear of a Marine KC-130 at a Forward Aerial Refueling Point (FRAP) at an undisclosed location in the area of operations during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. (Substandard image)

Marine aircrewman with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron (VMGR-352), 26...

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

Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, carefully removes grit and other foreign o...

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

Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, (left), inside the Pettibone crane ge...

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

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US Marine KC-130 refueling aircraft. A mobile set of stairs is up against the engine and a Marine aircraft maintenance person secures the cowling of the engine. Three other Marines are seen at the bottom the stairs holding it steady. The aircraft's call sign is RAIDER-102 flown by members of VMGR-352, El Toro Naval Air Station, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pub... 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

A Marine KC-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-3...

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 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

Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, inside a Pettibone Crane, keeps an ey...

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

Using a Pettibone crane to hold an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine i...

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 Jason Glatfelter, USMC, First Mechanic, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), checks out engine number four on a Marine KC-130/R during a preflight inspection. The squadron is deployed in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and stationed at a forward operating airfield in the area

Corporal Jason Glatfelter, USMC, First Mechanic, Marine Aerial Refuele...

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

A right front view of a Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft using its booster rockets during a jet-assisted take-off (JATO)

A right front view of a Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft using its boos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, New River State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Left side front view of the nose section on a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California, at Belet Huen Field, Somalia. Two crew members from the KC-130 stand in front of the aircraft. In the background is a right side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter which is receiving the fuel from the KC-130. Sand being blown up by the prop wash from the KC-130 is obstructing the view of the helicopter. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side front view of the nose section on a US Marine KC-130 Refueli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (...

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

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

Using a Pettibone crane Marines prepare to remove an Allison T56-A-15 ...

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

Preparing a replacement Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine are Corporal...

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 darkness falls, soldiers from the 101st Airborne prepare to board a Marine KC-130/R from the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), for a flight out of Khandahar during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. (Substandard image)

As darkness falls, soldiers from the 101st Airborne prepare to board a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Khandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow... More

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne brief before their flight from Kandahar while aboard Marine KC-130/R from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne brief before their flight from Kandah...

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-252 Scene C... More

View over the silhouetted right shoulder of a KC-130 Hercules crew member, out of the back cargo bay entrance, at a right side front view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion attempting an aerial refueling. A second CH-53E is seen in the distance at the top right of the frame. Both helicopters, call signs KNIGHT RIDER 22 & 23 are from HMH 164 working off the USS TRIPOLI (not shown). They are practicing aerial refueling with Raider 103, a US Marine KC-130 Hercules from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California, over the waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View over the silhouetted right shoulder of a KC-130 Hercules crew mem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Marine KC-130R navigator SGT Dave Fiske, VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point, North Carolina uses a radar to flight route from Mombasa to Kigali Airport in Kenya

Marine KC-130R navigator SGT Dave Fiske, VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public C... 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

Using a Pettibone crane Marines remove an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop e...

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

Sergeant Joseph Greitzer USMC, (left) and STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado,...

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

Marines prepare to remove an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine from an...

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

Corporal Michael Hood, USMC, packing in a seal before the hub is repla...

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 US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules on approach to land after a refueling mission. The Marine KC-130s and crews conduct combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules on approach to land after a r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry E. Clemens, Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right Side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California, being refueled from a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane, not shown. Two Marines from the KC-130 crew stand next to the AH-1 as the refueling takes place. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right Side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter from VMGR-35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Looking outside the passenger terminal a Marine KC-130 Hercules taxies by the bivouac site inhabited by members of Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Looking outside the passenger terminal a Marine KC-130 Hercules taxies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Cam... 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

CHIEF Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2), Charlie Duval, USMC, Aerial Navigator ...

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 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

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado USMC, (right) works with Corporal Justin L...

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

An overall view of the ramp where Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler ...

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

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, a member of Marine Aerial Refueler ...

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

With number three engine removed, Marines prepare to raise an Allison ...

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

While on an engine stand, Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer, USMC, safety...

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

Inside the Marine KC-130/R, Sergeant Jeremiah Hockett, USMC, Loadmaster, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), secures an Army John Deere 6X4 "Gator" All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) to the deck. The ATV, with its crew, will be flown into Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of the Army during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Inside the Marine KC-130/R, Sergeant Jeremiah Hockett, USMC, Loadmaste...

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

A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules on approach to land after a refueling mission. The Marine KC-130s and crews conduct combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules on approach to land after a r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry E. Clemens, Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

Captain Keith Oki, USMC, pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squad...

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 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

Corporal Justin Lago USMC, (right) and Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC...

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

Using a Pettibone crane Marines carefully guide an Allison T56-A-15 tu...

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

A Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352)...

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

Corporal Leonard Rodriguez, USMC steadies the KC-130s Allison T56-A-15...

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

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, (right) works with Sergeant Joseph ...

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 they pass a Marine KC-130/R, Sergeant Joseph Cook, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), Powerline Mechanic watches the road from atop an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) while checking out the flightline at a forward operating airbase in the ENDURING FREEDOM area

As they pass a Marine KC-130/R, Sergeant Joseph Cook, USMC, Marine Aer...

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

Shot on the ground of a refueling in progress. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" attack helicopter is facing left in the right foreground of the frame. A US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane faces right in the background of the frame. Two US Marine crew members stand between the aircraft as a fuel line runs from the KC-130 and the AH-1. Both aircraft and its crew members are from VMGR-352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed and harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Shot on the ground of a refueling in progress. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Marine KC-130R, flight engineer, SGT Rob Walker from the VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point, North Carolina during a preflight at the Moi International Airport

Marine KC-130R, flight engineer, SGT Rob Walker from the VMGR 252 (Oti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

Corporal Matt Rider, USMC, aircrew, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport S...

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

Sergeant Wayne, USMC, Air Crewman, with the Marine Aerial Refueler Tra...

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 (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

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot (left) and Sergeant Wayne, USMC, a...

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 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

Corporal Michael Hood, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer...

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

STAFF Sergeant Don Alvarado, USMC, (center) works with other Marines o...

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

Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, a member of Marine Aerial Refueler tra...

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 Jason Glatfelter, USMC, First Mechanic, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), checks out engine number four on a Marine KC-130/R during a preflight inspection. The squadron is deployed in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and stationed at a forward operating airfield in the area. A flightline patrol in a M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is in the background

Corporal Jason Glatfelter, USMC, First Mechanic, Marine Aerial Refuele...

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

As they pass a Marine KC-130/R, Sergeant Joseph Cook, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), Powerline Mechanic watches the road from atop an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) while checking out the flightline at a forward operating airbase in the ENDURING FREEDOM area

As they pass a Marine KC-130/R, Sergeant Joseph Cook, USMC, Marine Aer...

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

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft lands during an air show

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft lands during an air show

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Rele... More

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft demonstrates a jet assisted take off during an air show

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft demonstrates a jet assisted take off...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Rele... More

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft in flight during an air show

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft in flight during an air show

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Rele... More

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepare to embark upon a Marine KC-130 at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC) 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

Captain Don Maraska, USMC, co-pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport ...

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 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

Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, (left) and Corporal Michael Hood, USMC...

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

Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC, inside a Pettibone Crane, with the he...

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

With engine number three on a hoist, ready for removal, Marines move o...

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

Seen in the green glow of a Night Vision Scope, soldiers from the 101st Airborne prepare to board a Marine KC-130/R from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252) for a flight out of Bagram, Afghanistan back to the Kandahar Airport during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Seen in the green glow of a Night Vision Scope, soldiers from the 101s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-252 Scene C... More

Rescued as Prisoners Of War (POW), US Army personnel, left to right, SPECIALIST First Class (SFC) Joseph Hudson, CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) David Williams, CWO Ronald Young and Sergeant (SGT) James Riley relax aboard a Marine KC-130 Hercules cargo aircraft while in-flight from Iraq to Kuwait City

Rescued as Prisoners Of War (POW), US Army personnel, left to right, S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 507th Maintenance BN Scene Camera Operator: CPL Michael Leitenberge... More

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft shortly after take off during an air show

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft shortly after take off during an air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Rele... More

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft lands during an air show

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft lands during an air show

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Rele... More

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft parked during an air show

A Marine KC-130 Hercules aircraft parked during an air show

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Rele... More

Marine KC-130R pilot MAJ Rick Snyder, VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point, North Carolina at his position in route from Mombasa to Kigali Airport in Kenya

Marine KC-130R pilot MAJ Rick Snyder, VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point, No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public C... 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

Major Dwight Neeley, USMC, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (...

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

CHIEF Warrant Officer 2, Charlie Duval, USMC, Aerial Navigator, Marine...

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

Marine aircrewman with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR...

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 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

Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, (left) and Corporal Douglas Peterson, USMC...

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

Corporal Justin Lago USMC, (left), Sergeant Joseph Greitzer, USMC, (ce...

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

Corporal Justin Agan, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Andres Almaguer,...

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

Marines prepare to place a hoist on an Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engi...

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

Corporal Michael Hood, USMC (right) and Corporal Leonard Rodriguez, US...

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 Jason Glatfelter, USMC, First Mechanic, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252), checks out engine number four on a Marine KC-130/R during a preflight inspection. The squadron is deployed in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and stationed at a forward operating airfield in the area

Corporal Jason Glatfelter, USMC, First Mechanic, Marine Aerial Refuele...

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

Soldiers from the Armys 101st Airborne prepare to board a Marine KC-130/R from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 (VMGR-252) for a flight out of Bagram, Afghanistan back to the Kandahar Airport during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Soldiers from the Armys 101st Airborne prepare to board a Marine KC-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bargram Air Base State: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-252 Scene C... 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

With Marine KC-130/Rs parked on the ramp, two Army Soldiers patrol a s...

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 US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules comes in for a landing after a refueling mission. The Marine KC-130s and crews conduct combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules comes in for a landing after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry E. Clemens, Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine KC-130R, co-pilot CPT Mark Melin, VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point, North Carolina at his position in route from Mombasa to Kigali Airport in Kenya

Marine KC-130R, co-pilot CPT Mark Melin, VMGR 252 (Otis) Cherry Point,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public C... More

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