12/23/2014: Two AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the USS Makin Island in support of ongoing operations, Sept. 24.
Credit:11th MEU:9/24/14
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The 11th MEU is a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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In the second photo, U.S. Marine pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to fly an AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopter in support of ongoing operations, Sept. 24.
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In the final photo, U.S. Marine Maj. Samuel M. Dabney, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to fly an AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopter in support of ongoing operations, Sept. 24.