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Staff Sergeant Johnathan E. Farnour, a UH-1N Huey crew chief for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) prepares for landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) following a close-air-support training mission Aug. 10 at Godoria Range in Djibouti.  The MEU conducted the exercise as the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group rounded the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa area of responsibility en-route to the Red Sea.  The training focused on close air support and forward air control tactics and procedures.  (USMC photo by Gunnery Sgt. Mark E. Bradley) (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
August 10, 2005
Photographer
Gunnery Sgt. Mark E. Bradley, USMC
Caption Writer
Gunnery Sgt. Mark E. Bradley, USMC
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 3
Other Visible Equipment
AH-1W Super Cobra
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available