At sea aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) Jan. 3, 2003 -- Lt. Cmdr.
Kevin Kropp prepares to launch the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter
from the main deck of the amphibious command ship. Mount Whitney
and her embarked Marine detachment are deployed to the Horn of Africa
region conducting missions in support Operation Enduring Freedom.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Scott Phillips.
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