050122-N-3557N-002 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 22, 2005) - An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, assigned to the ÒGolden EaglesÓ of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Two (HMM-162), is towed into position on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to flight operations. The AH-1W provides fire support and coordination to the landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore. The AH-1W can fire TOW, Hellfire, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and can be outfitted with Zuni rocket launchers. The Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group and the 26t
050122-N-3557N-002 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 22, 2005) - An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, assigned to the ÒGolden EaglesÓ of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Two (HMM-162), is towed into position on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to flight operations. The AH-1W provides fire support and coordination to the landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore. The AH-1W can fire TOW, Hellfire, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and can be outfitted with Zuni rocket launchers. The Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in an Expeditionary Strike Group Exercise in preparation for their upcoming scheduled deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED) US Navy 050122-N-3557N-002 An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter is towed into position on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to flight operations
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