An SH-3 Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Composite Squadron 8 (VC-8) hovers over the fantail of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) as it lowers Captain Kevin J. Cosgriff, Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Squadron 32, and at present, Commander, Joint Task Group (JTG ) back onto his flagship. The MISSISSIPPI is taking part in Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Port au Prince, Haiti. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

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