Caption:
OKINAWA, Japan -- A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter pilot with
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 Reinforced, currently attached to
the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take of from here
during field carrier landing June 2. Pilots have to do five shore-based
landings, five ship landings and five landings both in high-light level
or low-light conditions to obtain carrier qualification, which
authorizes them to carrying troops and cargo. (Official U.S. Marine
Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti)(released)
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