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RED SEA (Sept. 25, 2008) -- Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) practice fast-rope techniques from a CH-46E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jennifer Hunt (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
Sept. 25, 2008
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jennifer Hunt
Caption Writer
MC2 Sharay Bennett
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
CH-46
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available