180413-N-BD308-0009 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 13, 2018) A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part of a Certification Exercise (CERTEX). The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)
| Date Taken: | 04.13.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 04.13.2018 20:36 |
| Photo ID: | 4295876 |
| VIRIN: | 180413-N-BD308-0009 |
| Resolution: | 4038x2198 |
| Size: | 929.14 KB |
| Location: | USS WASP (LHD 1), PHILIPPINE SEA, AT SEA |
| Web Views: | 32 |
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