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    CH-53 Super Stallion takeoff [Image 1 of 7]

    CH-53 Super Stallion takeoff

    STRAIT OF HORMUZ, AT SEA

    10.12.2012

    Photo by Zane Ecklund 

    U.S. Navy           

    A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (REIN) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 10.12.2012
    Date Posted: 10.19.2012 21:01
    Photo ID: 763356
    VIRIN: 121012-N-NN926-034
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 327.8 KB
    Location: STRAIT OF HORMUZ, AT SEA

    Web Views: 119
    Downloads: 16

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