Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Travis M. Barnes, weapons instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), provides close air support over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 8, 2012. Barnes provided close air support to members with International Security Assistance Force. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released) HMLA-469 Close Air Support 121108-M-EF955-030

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