U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood/Released 131031-M-FF989-003.JPG
Nov 7, 2013
KIN BLUE TRAINING AREA, Okinawa, Japan – A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, moves heavy cargo during external lift training here, Oct. 31. External lifts move large cargo from one place to another via helicopter when rough terrain prevents the load from being transported by ground or when the cargo has to move from ship to shore quickly. With the 36,000 pound lift capability of the Super Stallion, this capability can provide transportation for anything from M777A2 Lightweight Howitzers to a pallet of Meals Ready-to-Eat. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region and is the only continuously forward deployed MEU.
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