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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 22, 2005) - An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter,
assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
One Six Two (HMM-162), is towed into position on the flight deck aboard
the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to flight
operations. The AH-1W provides fire support and coordination to the
landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations
ashore. The AH-1W can fire TOW, Hellfire, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles
and can be outfitted with Zuni rocket launchers. The Kearsarge
Expeditionary Strike Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
are participating in an Expeditionary Strike Group Exercise in
preparation for their upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED)
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