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    JMSDF MH-53E retires [Image 401 of 537]

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside a large aircraft hangar, with personnel in dress uniforms standing in formation. The event appears to be associated with a Japanese naval or maritime self-defense force unit, evidenced by the uniforms, white peaked caps, and red-and-white decorative bunting. Seated civilian and military observers are present along the left side, and a helicopter with the number '25' is visible in the background.

    MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    03.03.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego 

    U.S. Navy           

    Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel with Mine Countermeasures Helicopter Squadron 111 (HM-111) stand at parade rest before the start of a retirement ceremony to decommission the last two remaining active MH-53E helicopters from service at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 3, 2017. The MH-53E’s flew 6,000 hours throughout 27 years as airborne mine countermeasures and heavy transport helicopters for HM-111. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

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    Date Taken: 03.03.2017
    Date Posted: 03.07.2017 00:23
    Photo ID: 3208805
    VIRIN: 170303-M-ON157-0001
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 14.55 MB
    Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP

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