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ABOARD USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) — A CH-53 helicopter prepares to depart the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) September 25 for assesments along the Louisana/Texas coast following Hurricane Rita’s landfall. The multi-purpose, amphibious assault ship is on station to provide possible assistance following the storm.

U. S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate Second Class (AW/SW) Robert Jay Stratchko

ABOARD USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) — A CH-53 helicopter prepares to depart the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) September 25 for assesments along the Louisana/Texas coast following Hurricane Rita’s landfall. The multi-purpose, amphibious assault ship is on station to provide possible assistance following the storm.

U. S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate Second Class (AW/SW) Robert Jay Stratchko