210914-N-VQ947-1142 ARABIAN SEA (September 14, 2021) — Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handler) James Early, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handler) 2nd Class Bevon Joyles, right, stand by as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27). Portland and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet are 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 2nd Class Devin Kates)
| Date Taken: | 09.14.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 10.06.2021 05:50 |
| Photo ID: | 6871589 |
| VIRIN: | 210914-N-VQ947-1142 |
| Resolution: | 5427x3618 |
| Size: | 744.37 KB |
| Location: | ARABIAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 15 |
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