At sea aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Feb. 9, 2003 -- A CH-46 Sea
Knight prepares to take-off from the ship's flight deck during evening
flight quarters. Kearsarge, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship,
is deployed with and serving as the flagship for a seven ship
Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E) conducting missions in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate Airman Kenny Swartout. (RELEASED)
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