Beirut, Lebanon American departures
U.S. citizens ride in a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter traveling from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, to Cyprus July 18, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. The helicopters are attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365. DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. James H. Frank, U.S. MarineCorps. (Released)