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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Images

Jan 5, 2012

Flares are discharged from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. Marine pilots of HMH-363 utilize flares ensuring the safety of the crew onboard and safe guarding the aircraft while in flight during poor visibility weather. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco/Released).

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point