Seaman Apprentice Brian Sherlock directs an AH-1 Cobra helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Sqaudron (HMM) 262, Flying Tigers, onto the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga, commanded by Cmdr. John Barnett, is part of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group and is currently operating in the 7th Fleet Area of Operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released) Tucson resident manages flight deck safety aboard USS Tortuga 120829-N-XZ031-261

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