Iwo Jima ESG Directed to Assist Departure [Image 3 of 6]

AKROTIRI, CYPRUS

07.17.2006

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Akrotiri, Cyprus - Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters taxi to the parking ramp at Royal Air Force Base Akrotiri in Cyprus following their flight from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU) are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. The helicopters are attached to the "Blue Knights" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365). U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B.W. Watkins (RELEASED)

• Date Taken: 07.17.2006
• Date Posted: 07.18.2006 14:03
• Photo ID: 26179
• Resolution: 1024x680
• Size: 191.48 KB
• Location: AKROTIRI, CY