090430-N-7478G-201 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the "Warlords" of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on a SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) follow behind during Exercise Malabar 2009. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Navy are participating in Exercise Malabar 2009, an annual
090430-N-7478G-201 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the "Warlords" of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on a SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) follow behind during Exercise Malabar 2009. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Navy are participating in Exercise Malabar 2009, an annual exercise led by the Indian Navy. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs/Released) US Navy 090430-N-7478G-201 Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the
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