Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew D. Blanchard, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), provides aerial security from inside a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2013. HMH-462 supported Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment during an interdiction operation. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released) HMH-462 Interdiction Operation with Charlie Company 1-9 131031-M-SA716-006

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