CH-47J

JGSDF members descend to the ground from the back of a CH-47J helicopter. (Photo: US Army Japan)

CH-47 Chinook

A CH-47 Chinook comes in for a landing to pick up soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, following a mission to the Daymirdad District Center, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 9, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sean P. Casey/Released)

CH-47D Chinook

A CH-47D Chinook lifts off from Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan at the start of a combat resupply mission. The resupply missions are vital to the ability of forward operating bases (FOB) to maintain a presence in isolated areas and provide security for local Afghan communities. (Photo: Australia DoD)

CH-47D Chinook

An Australian CH-47D Chinook medium lift helicopter (MLH) prepares to touchdown at Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan following a mission. (Photo: Australia DoD)

CH-47D Chinook

Having just returned from a mission in southern Afghanistan, a CH-47D Chinook medium lift helicopter (MLH) taxis to it's allocated place on the parking apron at Kandahar Airfield. (Photo: Australia DoD)