A Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 currently attached to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares for take-off during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st MAW, Oct. 24 in Okinawa, Japan. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amaia Unanue)

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