021000-N-0000W-001 Operation Enduring Freedom (2002) --The ÒBlack KnightsÓ of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Four (HS-4) Ôtrain like they fight,Õ extracting naval aviators from hostile territory under the cover of darkness and with the use of night vision equipment. Two helicopters, manned by five personnel each, are used for the training, and if called upon, for an actual mission. The Black Knights are attached to Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW 14) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy photo by Lt. Troy Wilcox. (RELEASED) US Navy 021000-N-0000W-001 Extraction in darkness

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