090705-N-5617R-106 CORONADO, Calif. (July 5, 2009) The "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeffrey Dodge runs to give his son a hug during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station North Island, after completing their maiden deployment with the Carrier Air Wing (CVW)9 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). HSM-71 was the first operational MH-60R "Seahawk" helicopter squadron. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rialyn Rodrigo/Released) US Navy 090705-N-5617R-106 he

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