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Atlantic Coast (June 13, 2004) -- An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter prepares to deploy Search and Rescue (SAR) Swimmers assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2), into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The swimmers are conducting drills on their SAR skills, while completing their certifications for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Gary L. Johnson III (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 June 13, 2004
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate Airman Gary L. Johnson III
Caption Writer
 LCDR Paul Jensen, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHA 2
Other Visible Equipment
 MH-60S Knight Hawk
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 MH-60S Knight Hawk hovering low over water, rotor wash kicking up spray