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Persian Gulf (July 22, 2005) - Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice fast roping from the back ramp of an CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck, to an elevator platform below aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a regularly scheduled deployment, and are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
 CH-46
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