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NOW ZAD, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 prepare to land May 5, 2009, in the district of Now Zad, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
HMH-362, part of the aviation combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Afghanistan, recently redeployed from Iraq to Afghanistan to support counterinsurgency operations here.
SPMAGTF-As mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations, with a focus on training and mentoring the Afghan National Police.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Stewart M. Coles)(released)
