Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James L. Hayes III, an administrative chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), provides aerial security with a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun inside a CH-53E Super Stallion over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2013. HMH-462 provided aerial support for Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines and Afghan National Security Forces during an interdiction operation. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released) HMH-462 Infill 2-8 and Afghan Forces 130822-M-SA716-162

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