0407017-N-6932B-203 Kahuku Training Area Oahu, Hawaii (July 17, 2004) - CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363) approach a landing zone for the insertion of a Marine rescue force from 3rd Marine Regiment during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the


0407017-N-6932B-203 Kahuku Training Area Oahu, Hawaii (July 17, 2004) - CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363) approach a landing zone for the insertion of a Marine rescue force from 3rd Marine Regiment during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Richard J. Brunson (RELEASED) For more information go to: US Navy 040717-N-6932B-203 CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the Red Lions of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363)


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