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    HMH-463 Lifts a Battalion Out of Combat Evaluation on Oahu [Image 3 of 38]

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    The image shows multiple military helicopters lifting off or hovering low over an open grassy field in what appears to be a training or operational exercise. The foreground features a large heavy-lift helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53 Sea Stallion, with two additional helicopters visible in the background. The setting appears to be a coastal or island environment with trees, hills, and water visible in the distance.

    KAHUKU TRAINING AREA, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    04.29.2016

    Photo by Capt. Timothy Irish 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, land in Landing Zone Canes on Oahu, Hawaii, April 29th, 2016. HMH-463 extracted the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment from Kahuku Training Area at the end of their field exercise by conducting multiple waves of assault support lift with the Army's 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Tim Irish)

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    Date Taken: 04.29.2016
    Date Posted: 05.03.2016 15:03
    Photo ID: 2566426
    VIRIN: 160429-M-GC896-107
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.54 MB
    Location: KAHUKU TRAINING AREA, HAWAII, US
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