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    USS Mesa Verde Sailor takes fuel sample [Image 16 of 43]

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    The image shows military aviation personnel on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck conducting pre-flight or maintenance checks on a large military helicopter. Two crew members wearing distinctive purple jerseys and flight deck safety gear are prominently featured, with one holding up a clear container of yellow liquid, likely a fuel sample for inspection. A third person in an olive flight suit is partially visible on the left.

    USS MESA VERDE, AT SEA

    06.26.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Smith 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Dexronn Hodge, from Roseau, Dominica, draws a sample of fuel from a MH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, Det. 2, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22 MEU, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2014
    Date Posted: 10.04.2014 13:19
    Photo ID: 1580756
    VIRIN: 140626-N-BD629-276
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 1018.26 KB
    Location: USS MESA VERDE, AT SEA
    Hometown: ROSEAU, DM
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