The crew chief of a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter leans out of the helicopter's door as it prepares to lift off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1). The RALEIGH and its embarked Marines are at sea in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

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