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Persian Gulf ( Jan 3 , 2005 ) An MH 60R Strikehawk helicopter lifts off from the guided missile destroyer USS Mason ( DDG 87 ) to conduct an aerial security patrol over the Central Persian Gulf The MH 60R Strikehawk is the Navys newest version of the H 60 helicopter series and will replace the SH 60B and SH 60F models The aircraft is enhanced with a new Lockheed Martin glass cockpit , as well as mission improvements that include the sonar , radar , electronic support measures and an integrated self defense suite Mason is on her first deployment to the Persian Gulf as part of the USS Harry S Truman ( CVN 75 ) Carrier Strike Group , to support coalition efforts in the Global War on Terrorism ? |