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    A large military helicopter marked with the number '23' sits on the flight deck of a naval vessel with its rotors spinning, indicating it is preparing for takeoff or has recently landed. At least two deck crew members are visible in the background, along with a second helicopter further aft on the deck. The vessel is at sea under partly cloudy skies with calm ocean waters visible in the background.

    USS ROSS, ATLANTIC OCEAN

    10.07.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Tate 

    U.S. Navy           

    151007-N-GG458-076 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters offload Marines and gear from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is underway as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSG ARG) deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. KSG ARG includes Commander, Amphibious Squadron 4, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS Arlington (LPD 24) USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevie Tate/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.07.2015
    Date Posted: 10.11.2015 02:16
    Photo ID: 2226136
    VIRIN: 151007-N-GG458-076
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.69 MB
    Location: USS ROSS, ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 32
    Downloads: 12

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