MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Navy to retire last operational UH-3H Sea King helicopter

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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Navy to retire last operational UH-3H Sea King helicopter

On Dec. 11, 2009, the last operational U.S. Navy UH-3H Sea King helicopter will be retired and passed on to the United States Marine Corps - thus closing the door on 50 years of service to the Navy.

WHAT: U.S. Navy UH-3H Sea King Retirement Ceremony

WHY: The end of 50 years of Sea King service to the U.S. Navy.

WHEN: Dec. 11, 2009, 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hangar 109, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

WHO: The guest speaker will be retired Rear Adm. Ron Christenson - Sea King pilot, H-3 Squadron Commanding Officer, and the first helicopter pilot to command a nuclear aircraft carrier.

Media wishing to attend should contact Rob Koon at 301-757-8058 or [email protected] by the close of business on Dec. 9.