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    Multilateral troops conduct helo assault rehearsal [Image 2 of 5]

    Multilateral troops conduct helo assault rehearsal

    USS ESSEX, HI, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. James Sauter 

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD-2) during a helicopter beach assault rehearsal on Pyramid Rock at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, as part of the schedule of events phase, Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 14. The helicopter assault on the beach was a chance for multilateral units to operate together in a joint training environment in preparation for a later mission during RIMPAC. Approximately 2,200 personnel from nine nations are participating in RIMPAC as part of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 3, Combined Force Land Component Command. The CFLCC is conducting amphibious and land-based operations in order to enhance multinational and joint interoperability.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.14.2012
    Date Posted: 07.15.2012 16:33
    Photo ID: 625289
    VIRIN: 120714-M-JR941-001
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 742.89 KB
    Location: USS ESSEX, HI, US

    Web Views: 160
    Downloads: 25

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