161019-N-RZ218-0570 BAHRAIN (Oct. 19, 2016) A MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to “Desert Hawks” of Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron 15 (HM-15), starts to maneuver into position with ships from Commander, Task Force, 52 off the coast of Bahrain. Hm-15 is a Forward Deployed Naval Force asset attached to Commander, Task Force 53 to provide combat logistics and search and rescue capability throughout the 5th fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Paul Kotara II/Released)

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