040814-N-8704K-007 Arabian Gulf (Aug. 14, 2004) Ð Aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), flight deck personnel prepare to carry one of six Iranian mariners by stretcher from an SH-60F Seahawk belonging to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Helicopter anti-submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15). HS-15 launched two Seahawk helicopters from Kennedy rescuing all crew members aboard the ill-fated Iranian-flagged dhow 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 Flee


040814-N-8704K-007 Arabian Gulf (Aug. 14, 2004) Ð Aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), flight deck personnel prepare to carry one of six Iranian mariners by stretcher from an SH-60F Seahawk belonging to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Helicopter anti-submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15). HS-15 launched two Seahawk helicopters from Kennedy rescuing all crew members aboard the ill-fated Iranian-flagged dhow 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. Kennedy and Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) are deployed in the region conducting mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the continued war on terrorism. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED) US Navy 040814-N-8704K-007 Aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), flight deck personnel prepare to carry one of six Iranian mariners by stretcher from an SH-60F Seahawk belonging to the Red Lions of Helicopter anti-submarine Squad


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