130410-N-JX484-030 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Joseph Grippo trains an under instruction aircraft director from multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The AH-1W Super Cobra taking off is assigned to Marine Light-Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications.( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays/Released) AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to HMLA 167

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