TAKEOFF PREP As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ellis E. Russell prepares for takeoff from inside a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 17, 2013. Russell, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, provided aerial support for British forces with Task Force Helmand during an operation. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 801765-W-NDG36-935.jpg Photo Gallery