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U.S. Marines wave as a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter launches from the USS Peleliu in the Middle East, Aug 12, 2010. This is the first wave to go ashore in Pakistan in preparation to deliver relief supplies to flood-stricken regions. The Marines are assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron.

PAKISTAN BOUND

U.S. Marines wave as a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter launches from the USS Peleliu in the Middle East, Aug 12, 2010. This is the first wave to go ashore in Pakistan in preparation to deliver relief supplies to flood-stricken regions. The Marines are assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron.

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