U.S. Navy MH60S Seahawks conduct cargo drops on the
Summary
U.S. Navy MH60S Seahawks conduct cargo drops on the flight deck of the USS Wasp (LHD-1) Nov. 2, 2012, in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The 26th MEU is capable of providing generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently in pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating from the sea the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations.
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911
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crisis response
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most ready when nation is least ready
a certain force in an uncertain world
lance cpl juanenrique owings
26th marine expeditionary unit
uss wasp
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hurricane sandy relief effort
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us marine corps
flight deck
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air ground task force
Date
02/11/2012
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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