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    HMM-262 conducts air operations at sea

    ABOARD USS TORTUGA, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

    11.22.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Megan Angel 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov. 22 before conducting flight operations. The aircraft are aboard the Tortuga enroute to the Kingdom of Thailand to support flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand. Directed by the U.S. Pacific Command, III MEF deployed Marines and sailors to conduct flood relief assessments and operations. The III MEF Flood Relief Command Element is responsible for providing the command and control of U.S. forces working with and assisting the Royal Government of Thailand.

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    Date Taken: 11.22.2011
    Date Posted: 12.02.2011 12:22
    Photo ID: 494057
    VIRIN: 111122-M-QE984-083
    Resolution: 2000x1333
    Size: 289.94 KB
    Location: ABOARD USS TORTUGA, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

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