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Caption:
New Orleans (Sept. 11, 2005) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter,
assigned to Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), lands on the flight
deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) before
President George W. Bush arrives aboard the ship. President Bush is
visiting New Orleans and Iwo Jima to observe first hand the results of
the rescue and recovery missions. Iwo Jima is currently pier side in
New Orleans, assisting in Joint Task Force Katrina hurricane relief
efforts to bring much needed supplies and help to Gulf Coast region.
The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is
being led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in
conjunction with the Department of Defense. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert J. Stratchko (RELEASED)
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