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Caption:
Coast of Albania (July 15, 2005) - An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter,
assigned to the “Black Stallions” of Helicopter Combat
Support Squadron Four (HC-4), lands on the flight deck aboard the
amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during Exercise Adriatic
Engagement 2005. The helicopter was performing touch and go landings
aboard Saipan in order for HC-4 and the ship to meet all qualification
standards to maintain deployment readiness. Exercise Adriatic
Engagement 2005 is focused on developing the individual and collective
combat proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting
friendship, mutual understand and cooperation with NATO and regional
allies. Nearly 1,500 Navy and Marine Corps personnel are participant in
this year’s exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate
Airman Gary L. Johnson III (RELEASED)
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