A Marine checks a sample of aviation fuel Jan. 10 on Cooper Island. The fuel is used in Tactical Unmanned Aerial System RQ-7B Shadows. The Marines spin the fuel in a container to see if any dirt or other impurities are present. The Shadow is used for various types of missions such as gathering intelligence on enemy locations or objectives, providing over-watch support, and laser targeting areas to provide air support to other units. The Shadow is with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corp
A Marine checks a sample of aviation fuel Jan. 10 on Cooper Island. The fuel is used in Tactical Unmanned Aerial System RQ-7B Shadows. The Marines spin the fuel in a container to see if any dirt or other impurities are present. The Shadow is used for various types of missions such as gathering intelligence on enemy locations or objectives, providing over-watch support, and laser targeting areas to provide air support to other units. The Shadow is with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Williams ) Marine Corps UAS takes to sky 150110-M-EB647-020
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