Lt. Col. Michael Moore, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), cases the squadron battle colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Camp Bastion flightline Nov. 14. During the ceremony HMLA-369 relinquished authority to HMLA-169, 3rd MAW (Fwd). HMLA-369 flew more than 17,643 hours and more than 12,869 sorties with the AH-1W Cobras and UH-1Y Hueys combine during their seven month deployment. - Lt. Col. Michael Moore, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), cases the squadron battle colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Camp Bastion flightline Nov. 14. During the ceremony HMLA-369 relinquished authority to HMLA-169, 3rd MAW (Fwd). HMLA-369 flew more than 17,643 hours and more than 12,869 sorties with the AH-1W Cobras and UH-1Y Hueys combine during their seven month deployment.

A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), flies en route to pick up Afghan National Army and coalition forces after Operation Stargey Oct. 17. The mission was to stop insurgents from illegally taxing merchants on their way to bazaars in the area of Jahazi, between Now Zad and Musa Quelah. HMH-362 used their helicopters to insert ANA and coalition forces, which allows for surprise, flexibility and a multi-prong approach to the operation. - A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), flies en route to pick up Afghan National Army and coalition forces after Operation Stargey Oct. 17. The mission was to stop insurgents from illegally taxing merchants on their way to bazaars in the area of Jahazi, between Now Zad and Musa Quelah. HMH-362 used their helicopters to insert ANA and coalition forces, which allows for surprise, flexibility and a multi-prong approach to the operation.