Caption:
Arabian Gulf -- May 8, 2006 - An MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter
Mine Support Squadron One Five (HM-15) carrying mail and cargo lands on
the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently
deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime forces in
support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as
conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO set
the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment
as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts in
regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime
environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons,
or other material. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s
Mate Airman Christine Singh. (RELEASED)
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