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    Recon Marines, Japanese soldiers helo cast into the Pacific [Image 3 of 3]

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    The image shows a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) maritime operation involving two tandem-rotor helicopters, identified as CH-46 Sea Knights or CH-47 Chinooks, flying over a body of water. A USMC-marked rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is visible on the water's surface alongside what appears to be a personal watercraft with a rider. The scene suggests a coordinated amphibious training exercise or search and rescue operation.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    01.30.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers 

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters prepare to tactically insert troops into the Pacific Ocean at the Red Beach training area during helocast training, Jan. 30. The event was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training event with the Japanese, designed to increase interoperability between the two services. The purpose of helocasting is to insert troops over the horizon and have them come ashore to conduct reconnaissance missions.

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    Date Taken: 01.30.2012
    Date Posted: 01.30.2012 20:27
    Photo ID: 516434
    VIRIN: 120130-M-VZ265-083
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 3.52 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US

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