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    USS Essex 2018 Deployment [Image 13 of 18]

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    Three military personnel in green flight suits are performing maintenance on the rotor head assembly of a large military helicopter, likely a CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter. The work is being conducted on what appears to be a naval vessel deck, with open ocean visible in the background. The rotor hub cover has been removed, exposing the mechanical components of the main rotor system.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

    12.11.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jenna Dobson 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    181211-N-RP442-1009 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 7, 2018) Marines assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) conduct maintenance on CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.11.2018
    Date Posted: 12.12.2018 11:14
    Photo ID: 4967933
    VIRIN: 181211-N-RP442-1009
    Resolution: 5925x3950
    Size: 1.32 MB
    Location: AE
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    A military aviation technician or crew member is performing maintenance or inspection on the tail rotor assembly of a military helicopter. The individual is wearing flight gear including a helmet, tactical vest, and tan/khaki uniform, and is physically handling one of the tail rotor blades. The image is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky, emphasizing the scale of the rotor assembly.
    A military aviation crew member or mechanic is perched on the rotor hub assembly of a large helicopter, performing an inspection or maintenance task. The individual is wearing a flight helmet, olive drab flight suit, survival vest, and combat boots. The photo is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky, emphasizing the complexity of the rotor head machinery.
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    Three military personnel in green flight suits are performing maintenance on the rotor head assembly of a large military helicopter, likely a CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter. The work is being conducted on what appears to be a naval vessel deck, with open ocean visible in the background. The rotor hub cover has been removed, exposing the mechanical components of the main rotor system.
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    A U.S. Navy personnel member is performing welding or cutting operations in what appears to be a confined industrial or shipboard workspace. Bright orange sparks are flying from the work area, illuminating the dark environment. The worker is wearing a protective welding helmet and working with heavy industrial equipment including a pipe vise.
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