110411-N-SO729-255 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2011) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 takes off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, commanded by Capt. David Fluker, is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett/released) US Navy 110411-N-SO729-255 An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter takes off from USS Essex (LHD 2)

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