USS Essex, 25 March 2002 — An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs a Republic of Korea (ROK) UH-60P helicopter to a landing aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) as part of the helo's Deck Landing Qualifications (DLQ). DLQs were being conducted as part of Exercise Foal Eagle, an annual joint and combined field training and maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) armed forces. The exercise is designed to strengthen relationships and improve interoperability between both nations through real world training scenarios.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Stephanie M. Bergman.
Updated: 29 April 2007 |
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