040814-N-0000X-002 Arabian Gulf (Aug. 14, 2004) Ð A video frame from a P-3C Orion assigned to the ÒGolden EaglesÓ of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) shows an SH-60F Seahawk belonging to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Helicopter anti-submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15) hovering over the Iranian dhow Naji, during a rescue operation. HS-15 launched two Seahawk helicopters from USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), rescuing all crew members aboard the ill-fated Naji. Once on board, KennedyÕs medical staff treated the international mariners, who are in good health, according to the shipÕs senior medical officer. Kennedy is
040814-N-0000X-002 Arabian Gulf (Aug. 14, 2004) Ð A video frame from a P-3C Orion assigned to the ÒGolden EaglesÓ of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) shows an SH-60F Seahawk belonging to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Helicopter anti-submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15) hovering over the Iranian dhow Naji, during a rescue operation. HS-15 launched two Seahawk helicopters from USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), rescuing all crew members aboard the ill-fated Naji. Once on board, KennedyÕs medical staff treated the international mariners, who are in good health, according to the shipÕs senior medical officer. Kennedy is working closely with the Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain to return the mariners safely to Iran. VP-9 monitored the dhow, and coordinated helicopter rescue operations. Kennedy and Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) are deployed in the region conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the continued war on terrorism. Navy photo (RELEASED) US Navy 040814-N-0000X-002 an SH-60F Seahawk belonging to the Red Lions of Helicopter anti-submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15) hovering over the Iranian dhow Naji
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