SA-330J Puma

Two SA-330J Puma helicopters from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) take turns transferring munitions from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a vertical replenishment. George Washington is conducting a patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

CH-53E Super Stallion

A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced prepares to hoist an AV-8B Harrier engine from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

SA330J Puma

Marines assigned to Combat Cargo attach a hoist to an SA330J Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

Mi-8

Hubschrauber Mi-8 der ANA (Afghan National Army) über Feyzabad .©Bundeswehr/Kazda

SA 342 Gazelle

Exercice TAFILALET 2009 à Ouarzazat (Maroc). (Photo: Armée de Terre)