Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, a UH/AH-1 helicopter mechanic and Lubbock, Texas, native, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes a inch high explosive rocket fired from a UH-1Y Huey in Djibouti, March 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez/Released) VMM365 conducts a UH-1Y Huey live-fire exercise in Djibouti 150308-M-BW898-107

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