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U.S. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island search and rescue air crewmen are hoisted into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during jump qualifications at Campbell Lake in Anacortes, Washington, Jan. 13, 2009. Seven crewmen earned their annual qualifications in jump status and direct deployment as well as one becoming qualified in rescue basket operation.

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U.S. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island search and rescue air crewmen are hoisted into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during jump qualifications at Campbell Lake in Anacortes, Washington, Jan. 13, 2009. Seven crewmen earned their annual qualifications in jump status and direct deployment as well as one becoming qualified in rescue basket operation.

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