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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane Hempfield signals the pilot of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to launch from the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 5, 2014. The San Jacinto is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

SEAHAWK SIGNAL

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane Hempfield signals the pilot of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to launch from the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 5, 2014. The San Jacinto is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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