Cpl. Chan Lathung, a native of Oakland, Calif., and a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), scans the surrounding area for insurgent activity during a general support flight over Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 27, 2012.

The squadron flies several general support flights weekly delivering mail, food and ammunition to troops throughout the area.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth