CAMP BASTION, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – The sun sets over the base camp that serves as the headquarters of Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, a section of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 12, 2009. The Marines of HML/A-269 provide support to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A. Marine forces stand with the Afghans as a strategic partner in building an effectiv

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CAMP BASTION, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – The sun sets over the base camp that serves as the headquarters of Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, a section of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 12, 2009. The Marines of HML/A-269 provide support to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A. Marine forces stand with the Afghans as a strategic partner in building an effective and sustainable police force. Marine Corps aviation is critical in achieving that strategic partnership. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released) Cobras Strike in Afghanistan DVIDS146635

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