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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Watson adjusts weights in the propellers of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard USS Bonhomme Richard as part of regular maintenance during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 13, 2009. Watson is assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166. The Bonhomme Richard, the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is at sea conducting its certification exercise.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Watson adjusts weights in the propellers of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard USS Bonhomme Richard as part of regular maintenance during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 13, 2009. Watson is assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166. The Bonhomme Richard, the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is at sea conducting its certification exercise.

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