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U.S. Navy Seaman Emmanuel Dixon signals a SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter for landing during flight operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 27, 2011. Vicksburg was preparing to respond to damages caused by Hurricane Irene if requested. Dixon is a boatswain's mate and the helicopter is attached to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 42.

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U.S. Navy Seaman Emmanuel Dixon signals a SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter for landing during flight operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 27, 2011. Vicksburg was preparing to respond to damages caused by Hurricane Irene if requested. Dixon is a boatswain's mate and the helicopter is attached to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 42.

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