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    USS Iwo Jima

    USS IWO JIMA, AT SEA

    08.27.2012

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad Kiehl 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct maintenance ground turns with an AH-1W Super Cobra aboard the USS Iwo Jima, Aug 27, 2012, to ensure the helicopter's components are working properly prior to conducting flight operations. The Cobras are part of the "Skid" detachment for VMM-261 (Rein) originally assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command and is providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2012
    Date Posted: 08.29.2012 10:21
    Photo ID: 654015
    VIRIN: 120827-M-RO494-015
    Resolution: 3744x5616
    Size: 1.85 MB
    Location: USS IWO JIMA, AT SEA

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