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A Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fires flares during a training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 6, 2015. The helicopter is attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike 71. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class James Vazquez

Fire Flares

A Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fires flares during a training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 6, 2015. The helicopter is attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike 71. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class James Vazquez

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