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    Helicopter lands aboard USS Nimitz [Image 15 of 34]

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    A U.S. Navy helicopter, identifiable as an MH-60 Seahawk with 'NAVY' markings and a partial tail number visible (HSM-7x), is hovering just above the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. A flight deck crew member wearing a green jersey and white helmet is visible on the right side, directing the aircraft with an outstretched arm. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the carrier is underway at sea.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    10.25.2012

    Photo by Seaman Raul Moreno Jr. 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean Oct. 24, 2012. Nimitz was under way participating in a composite training unit exercise in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.25.2012
    Date Posted: 11.08.2012 05:29
    Photo ID: 778359
    VIRIN: 121024-N-LP801-177
    Resolution: 2100x1398
    Size: 2.06 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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