Cartoon's probably syndicated. By Jim Borgman, I think.
A U.S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 49, takes off from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Sept. 1, 2005, to provide support for the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific is supporting the relief efforts by sending eight helicopters and two C-40 "Clipper" aircraft to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., to support search and rescue and logistics missions in the aftermath of the disaster. Official U.S. Navy photo by 2nd Class Petty Officer Michael Watkins.
Thanks--Cinncinati Enquirer.