Marine Corps Cpl. Don G. Ware, front, load master and Sgt. Robert A. Simkins, CH-53E Super Stallion aerial gunner with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepare the hooks in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. Ware and Simkins prepared to conduct a cargo lift to Shukvani and provide aerial support by repositioning the M777 howitzers to Camp Dwyer. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released) M777 Howitzer External Lift 121229-M-EF955-138

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