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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Bell gives the signal for take-off as an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter takes off from the hospital ship USNS Mercy, Pacific Ocean, May 14, 2008.

EVENING TAKEOFF

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Bell gives the signal for take-off as an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter takes off from the hospital ship USNS Mercy, Pacific Ocean, May 14, 2008.

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