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Caption:
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2004) -- In support of amphibious assault
training, Marine Heavy Helicopter squadrons conduct flight operations
aboard USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)
2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the
waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven
participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea,
the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance
the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of
combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific
Rim region. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Paula J Sato. (RELEASED)
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