Readiness

The crew of a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter from Detachment A, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys for enemy activity while providing simulated close air support for Marine Special Operations Command at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. HMLA-773 supported Marine Special Operations Command for three weeks, flying simulated close air supports, resupplies, casualty evacuations, battle damage assessments and aerial reconnaissance to make MARSOC’s pre-deployment training more realistic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/ Released)