Caption:
At sea aboard USS Saipan (LHA 2) Jan. 13, 2003 -- AH-1W Super Cobra
helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Two Six Nine
(HMLA-269) get directions prior to lift off from USS Saipan off the
coast of North Carolina. Saipan is part of an amphibious task
force which will carry the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Expedionary
Brigade's 7,000 Marines on an undisclosed mission. Marine
aviation flying from Navy amphibious ships demonstrates the tight
integration of the Navy-Marine Corps Team. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Kyle Voight. (RELEASED)
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