North Carolina Coast -- (05 April 2004) Marines of the 24th Marine
Expeditionary Unit board a CH-46 Sea Knight, on USS SAIPAN (LHA
2), in order to complete the unit's fast rope training. The fast rope
training is done in preparation for SAIPAN's upcoming scheduled
deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. US Navy photo
by Photographer's Mate Airman Gary L. Johnson III.
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