USMC AH-1Ws flying from amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) carried out “precision air strikes” against ISIL targets in Sirte, Libya, the U.S. Navy said.
161027-N-DQ840-282 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2016) An AH-1 Super Cobra helicopter from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) Oct. 27, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on San Antonio, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Austin/Released)
USS San Antonio Commanding Officer, Capt. Darren Nelson, said the combat operations in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning “highlights the versatility of the amphibious transport dock ship.”
