USS Saipan, HM-15 Mine Sweeping ExerciseCleared for public release by COMUSNAVCENT PAO, CDR Kevin Aandahl. For additional information, contact MCC Anthony C. Casullo at [email protected] or DSN 318-439-6250 or COM 011-973-1785-6250

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Persian Gulf (Nov. 6, 2006) – HM-53E Sea Dragon helicopters assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron One Five (HM-15) demonstrate the mine sweeping capabilities of the Navy’s MK-105 Magnetic Influence System, better known as the “sled,” during operations with amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). Saipan is currently on deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin K. Thomas (RELEASED)