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Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan. 25, 2002) -- An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Eight (HS-8), conducts plane guard maneuvers near the U.S. Navy nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).  Plane guards provide area surveillance near the ship and provide sea air rescue (SAR) for downed aviators and Sailors lost at sea.  The Eightballers are part of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) deployed aboard John C. Stennis; both are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Tina Lamb. (RELEASED)

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Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
SH-60
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