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    A fully equipped military service member in tan/desert camouflage is running toward two gray tandem-rotor helicopters on a flat, arid desert landing zone. Two CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook-type helicopters are on the ground with rotors spinning, generating dust. The scene depicts an active military helicopter operation in a desert environment.

    CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

    04.01.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Johnson 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    CH-46E transport helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 support a amphibious landing exercise at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti conducted by the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors from the USS Boxer. The squadron and the 13th MEU are attached to the USS Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group. The Boxer is the flagship for Combined Task Force - 151, leading a multi-national coalition of naval forces conducting anti-piracy operations off the coast of East Africa and the Gulf of Aden.

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    Date Taken: 04.01.2009
    Date Posted: 04.03.2009 11:04
    Photo ID: 162475
    VIRIN: 090403-N-2175J-008
    Resolution: 3364x2243
    Size: 3.72 MB
    Location: CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ
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