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    Landing preparations during an operational training flight [Image 17 of 18]

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    Two military personnel in full tactical gear are photographed from a low angle inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft. Both individuals are wearing flight helmets with communications equipment, body armor, and are carrying weapons. The image is taken from the interior cargo bay, looking upward toward the aircraft's ceiling infrastructure.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    08.28.2011

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    U.S. Navy           

    Petty Officer Class Megan Harlan and Petty Officer 3rd Class Leo Alverado, Naval air crewmen, both assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM) 14, prepare to land during an operational training flight aboard an MH-53E Sea Dragon. HM-14 is preparing to support operations along the Atlantic Coast in the wake of Hurricane Irene if requested. (Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Pittman)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2011
    Date Posted: 08.29.2011 23:19
    Photo ID: 449390
    VIRIN: 110828-N-ZZ999-260
    Resolution: 2520x1800
    Size: 1.59 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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