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  • Airmen drop much-needed supplies to Soldiers, Marines

    08/25/2005 5:56:03 PM PDT · by SandRat · 2 replies · 294+ views
    Air Force Links ^ | Aug 25, 2005 | Staff Sgt. Shanda De Anda
    BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) -- Airmen from the 745th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron traveled to the eastern region of Afghanistan on Aug. 23 to resupply Soldiers and Marines who are helping Afghanistan prepare for elections Sept. 18. The mission, which included the delivery of more than 39,000 pounds of cargo, is just one of numerous deliveries made throughout Afghanistan. The C-130’s capabilities to handle rough terrain and dirt strips make it uniquely qualified for this type of mission. These assets led to the decision to have the C-130 aircraft and crews from the 745th EAS relocate here. “While here, we...