A convoy with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 pauses in the desert of southwest Afghanistan May 4. MWSS-273 Marines and Sailors traveled to southwestern Afghanistan to build a safe helicopter landing zone for the personnel of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. - A convoy with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 pauses in the desert of southwest Afghanistan May 4. MWSS-273 Marines and Sailors traveled to southwestern Afghanistan to build a safe helicopter landing zone for the personnel of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

Staff Sgt. Philip Michel, a Crew Chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, observes fuel bladders being carried underneath a CH-53E Super Stallion en route to northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 26. Two CH-53E Super Stallions from HMH-466 transported approximately 2,000 pounds of fuel to 1st Tank Battalion. - Staff Sgt. Philip Michel, a Crew Chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, observes fuel bladders being carried underneath a CH-53E Super Stallion en route to northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 26. Two CH-53E Super Stallions from HMH-466 transported approximately 2,000 pounds of fuel to 1st Tank Battalion.