030425-N-2819P-070 The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 25, 2003) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class James R. Stauffer assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) jumps off the back end of a CH-46 ÒSea KnightÓ helicopter, as part of a search and rescue training exercise. Kearsarge is deployed conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Jose E. Pon


030425-N-2819P-070 The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 25, 2003) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class James R. Stauffer assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) jumps off the back end of a CH-46 ÒSea KnightÓ helicopter, as part of a search and rescue training exercise. Kearsarge is deployed conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Jose E. Ponce. (RELEASED) US Navy 030425-N-2819P-070 Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class James R. Stauffer assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) jumps off the back end of a CH-46


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