USS America helicopter conducts flight operations [Image 136 of 178]

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10.03.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Vance Hand 

U.S. Navy           

171003-N-ZS023-086
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 3, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.03.2017
• Date Posted: 10.05.2017 00:29
• Photo ID: 3836690
• VIRIN: 171003-N-ZS023-086
• Resolution: 3937x2620
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• Location: U.