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Gulf of Mexico (Sept. 4, 2005) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the ÒIronhorsesÓ of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Four Six One (HMH-461), approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) for landing. Several Navy and Marine Corps helicopter squadrons are participating in flight operations aboard Truman while assisting in the relief efforts for the areas along the U.S. Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)

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