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Caption:
Persian Gulf (Sept. 17, 2006) -- MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping
Systems are towed behind two MH-53E Sea Dragons assigned to Helicopter
Mine Counter Measure Squadron One Five (HM-15) during operations with
the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). The MK-105 Magnetic
Influence Minesweeping System is a high-speed catamaran hydrofoil
platform also known as a "sled." The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan
(LHA 2) and HM-15 conducted a Mine Countermeasure exercise in the
Persian Arabian. Saipan is currently on deployment conducting maritime
security operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick W.
Mullen III (RELEASED)
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