070814-N-5240C-030 KEY WEST, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2007) - Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Rescue Swimmer, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Kyle Messmer returns to the hangar following the rescue of two kayakers in distress in the waters off Key West. Messmer and three other NAS Key West Sailors were conducting search-pattern training in a Navy SH-60S Seahawk helicopter approximately 40 miles northwest of Key West when they spotted the kayakers. Once aboard the helicopter, the two men were transported to an area hospital. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy


070814-N-5240C-030 KEY WEST, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2007) - Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Rescue Swimmer, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Kyle Messmer returns to the hangar following the rescue of two kayakers in distress in the waters off Key West. Messmer and three other NAS Key West Sailors were conducting search-pattern training in a Navy SH-60S Seahawk helicopter approximately 40 miles northwest of Key West when they spotted the kayakers. Once aboard the helicopter, the two men were transported to an area hospital. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Cox (RELEASED) US Navy 070814-N-5240C-030 Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Rescue Swimmer, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Kyle Messmer returns to the hangar following the rescue of two kayakers in distress in the waters off Key W


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