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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Colyn, an aviation boatswain's mate (handler), directs a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 to land aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Rim of the Pacific is an international exercise that enhances the joint cooperation and proficiency of maritime and air forces of Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Colyn directs a CH-53D Sea Stallion to land aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Colyn, an aviation boatswain's mate (handler), directs a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 to land aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Rim of the Pacific is an international exercise that enhances the joint cooperation and proficiency of maritime and air forces of Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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