PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), launches from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Phillips/Released)
| Date Taken: | 02.05.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2019 06:58 |
| Photo ID: | 5086223 |
| VIRIN: | 190206-N-AN781-1068 |
| Resolution: | 5366x3577 |
| Size: | 874.75 KB |
| Location: | TH |
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