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U.S. Marines prepare to attach a lift hook to a Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter before lifting it with a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter for transport on Jan. 11, 2005. The Seahawk made an emergency landing at Muda Air Base, Banda Aceh, Sumatra, on Jan. 10, 2005, while conducting relief operations. The Marines are attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marines prepare to attach a lift hook to a Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter.

U.S. Marines prepare to attach a lift hook to a Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter before lifting it with a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter for transport on Jan. 11, 2005. The Seahawk made an emergency landing at Muda Air Base, Banda Aceh, Sumatra, on Jan. 10, 2005, while conducting relief operations. The Marines are attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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