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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class David Simpson directs an MH-60S from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 off the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations (MSO) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark (Released)