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    A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off from USS America (LHA 6) [Image 2 of 3]

    A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off from USS America (LHA 6)

    EAST CHINA SEA

    03.09.2024

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Jeadan Andre 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2024) -A CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill as part of Exercise Iron Fist, while sailing in the East China Sea, March 9. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S, Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jeadan Andre)

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    Date Taken: 03.09.2024
    Date Posted: 03.14.2024 22:06
    Photo ID: 8289382
    VIRIN: 240309-N-QR506-1164
    Resolution: 3525x2010
    Size: 1.3 MB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA

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