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    USS George Washington operates off Australian coast [Image 13 of 21]

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    Military personnel are conducting a fast-rope insertion exercise from a hovering helicopter onto what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck. One soldier is actively descending a rope from the helicopter while two armed soldiers in full combat gear move across the deck below. The scene appears to be a training or operational exercise conducted at sea during golden hour lighting.

    USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

    07.19.2013

    Photo by Canadian Forces PO 2 Paolo Peredo 

    USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

    Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 drop from an MH-60S Seahawk from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 onto the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fast rope exercise in support of Talisman Saber 2013. The Talisman Saber exercise is a biennial training event aimed at improving the combat readiness and interoperability of Australian and U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.19.2013
    Date Posted: 07.19.2013 22:37
    Photo ID: 976046
    VIRIN: 130719-N-TE278-368
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 991.93 KB
    Location: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), QUEENSLAND, AU

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