Aviation Technician 3rd Class Tom Schmitt checks the rigging of the AQS-14 minehunting system as its sonar device is towed by a Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during operations off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The system is being used to locate inert mines planted by forces as part of a minehunting exercise during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

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