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Lieutenant General Robert L. Van Antwerp, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, makes a point while talking about the Corps preparations for Hurricane Gustav during a news conference, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in New Orleans.

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PFC Justin Gramling, left, and Sgt. Blake Thigpen, members of the 155th Infantry, Bravo Company of the Mississippi Army National Guard, place a mandatory evacuation notice on the door of a cottage in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Gustav.

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TOKYO - AUGUST 31: A U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) arrives during the U.S. Navy and Tokyo Metropolitan Government's joint earthquake emergency drill at Kasai Rinkai area on August 31, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The drill is aimed at testing the procedures and processes that would come into effect in the event of a large scale earthquake hitting Tokyo Bay and causing widespread damage.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Air Department of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) huddle to motivate one another before the start of flight operations. George Washington is sailing off the coast of Southern California where the crew is working on its Combat Operations Efficiency evaluation with Carrier Air Wing 5 before continuing to Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Phillip Pavlovich/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 30, 2008) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HSC) 21 maneuvers into position over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to receive cargo during a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan is performing routine carrier operations in the North Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 30, 2008) Quartermaster 3rd Class Nicolas Rader and Quartermaster 3rd Class Lawrence Orso hoist the battle flag of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after an emergency breakaway drill after a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan's battle flag represents the 11th Calvary's original unit patch and Troop B of the 322nd Calvary where former President Ronald Reagan served as a private. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 to a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Phillip Pavlovich/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) run to the foul line after securing an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, to the catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Phillip Pavlovich/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling Airman Tyrone Williams signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as the flag ship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 hoists a Sailor off the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 29. 2008) Family members watch their loved ones man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) as the ship deploys from Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (IWO ESG) to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lolita M. Lewis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling 3rd Class Lataf Bush launches an AH-1W Cobra from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 off the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) A CH-46 assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker/Released)

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AFGHANISTAN (Aug. 28, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 takes part in an aerial re-fueling with an Air Force KC-135R tanker aircraft while two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 fly along side as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander Erik Etz/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 lands on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 28, 2008) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) man the rails for the ship's maiden deployment. San Antonio is part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Hoffmann/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2008) Cmdr. Brian W. Sebenaler salutes Capt. Stewart G. Elliot, commanding officer of the Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC), as he takes command of Basic Training Command (BTC) during the establishment ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. BTC, which falls under the command of the NSWC, is charged with the basic training of all Naval Special Warfare Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. Beauchamp/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM 264) (REIN) lands on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 lands on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) Helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 line the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) prepare to embark aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Strike Group en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 lands aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 28, 2008) An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 26, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Izabella Guia spends time with her family before the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) goes to sea for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer Bryant Kurowski/Released)

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kliu0 said:

Thats alot of AH-1Ws! Nice pics mate. Anyway do you know when they're gonna upgrade to the AH-1Z standard?

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The USMC subsequently decided on new-build rather than remanufactured UH-1Y helicopters and, in February 2008, awarded Bell a contract for the new build of 40 of the proposed 180 AH-1Z helicopters. The new-build AH-1Z will be fitted with the uprated T700-401C engines, also fitted on the UH-1Y.

First flight of the AH-1Z took place in December 2000. The AH-1W entered low-rate initial production (LRIP) in October 2003. Five AH-1W helicopters were remanufactured to AH-1Z standard and took part in flight testing at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Sea trials in May 2005 included the first shipboard landing on USS Bataan, Wasp Class amphibious assault ship.

Developmental testing was completed in February 2006 and two test aircraft began Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) with the USMC in May 2006. The first production AH-1Z helicopter was delivered to the USMC in January 2007. Phase II of OPEVAL began in February 2008. A full-rate production decision is expected in August 2008. Initial operating capability is scheduled for 2011.

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yehe said:

Really there is no country in the world that can compare with the US military when it comes to Helicopter, the share number and military doctrine when it comes to how to deploy them.

BTW. that Capt. Stewart G. Elliot in the pic have more medals on he's uniform than even a Russian admiral on display, hehe

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 31, 2008) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 is catapulted off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 31, 2008) Pilots await the start of flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug.31, 2008) Sitting in the cockpit of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, a plane captain awaits the start of flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (Sept. 2, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enters Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in preparation for its decommissioning January 2009, completing 47 years of active service. Kitty Hawk has been the only aircraft carrier operating permanently from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan for the last decade. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue Escobosa (Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, reaches the speed of sound near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a Friends and Family Day Cruise off the coast of Virginia. The 2008 Friends and Family Day Cruise enable guests to experience a day at sea with Sailors assigned to Dwight D. Eisenhower. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse L. Dick (Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 29, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Fleet Activities Sasebo color guard parade the colors during a change of charge ceremony at Fleet Activities Sasebo. Cmdr. Daniel L. Lannamannas relieved Cmdr. Stephen F. Williamson as officer-in-charge of U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center Sasebo, detachment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl (Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2008) A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as part of HURREX 08-002. HURREX is a Commander, U.S. Second Fleet directed exercise designed to test the shipís ability to respond to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief needs during the 2008 hurricane season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2008) A helicopter crew assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 prepare to depart Naval Air Station Jacksonville supporting Hurricane Gustav relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2008) Rig captains and a signalman wait for the next pallet to arrive aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2008) Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) deck department Sailor Seaman Porsche Zamarripa, from Dallas TX, signals to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7) as Lincoln and Rainer conduct an underway replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2008) Rear Adm. Scott R. Van Buskrik, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9, makes an arrested landing onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an F/A-18 assigned to "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2. Van Buskrik flew from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the Ronald Reagan to perform an informal turnover with Rear Adm. Phil Wisecup, CCSG-7, prior to Lincoln's departure from the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and is focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Claudia Flores waits to give the signal to advance an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 onto the shuttle of the No. 2 catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2008) Sailors utilize a crane and pulley system to onload supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7) to the airc craft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an underway replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Quinn Liford/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2008) Two Sailors observe a helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lift pallets of supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7) to the air craft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an underway replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Quinn Liford/Released)

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