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    11th MEU Conducts Flight Operations Aboard USS Portland [Image 3 of 10]

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    Military aviation deck crew members are working beneath an aircraft, handling tie-down chains and securing hardware on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. At least three personnel are visible, wearing color-coded gear indicative of their roles. The close-up angle captures the hands-on, physically demanding nature of aircraft chaining and securing operations.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Rein.), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, chain down a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 05:29
    Photo ID: 9872062
    VIRIN: 260806-M-TI498-1049
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 5.26 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A military personnel wearing a white flight deck helmet and tactical gear stands on a ship's flight deck observing a large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, with distinctive eye-shaped nose art painted on its fuselage. The helicopter's rotors are spinning, suggesting it is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel at sea, with overcast skies visible in the background.
    The image shows a naval vessel flight deck with U.S. Marine Corps helicopters being repositioned by deck crew. Multiple CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters with folded rotor blades are visible, along with ground support equipment including a tow tractor. Deck crew members wearing yellow jerseys are actively working to maneuver the aircraft.
    Military aviation deck crew members are working beneath an aircraft, handling tie-down chains and securing hardware on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. At least three personnel are visible, wearing color-coded gear indicative of their roles. The close-up angle captures the hands-on, physically demanding nature of aircraft chaining and securing operations.
    Naval personnel are repositioning a military helicopter on the flight deck of a warship at sea. A small tow tractor is being used to move the helicopter, with crew members in yellow jerseys and safety gear guiding the operation. The helicopter, marked with the number '22', has its rotor blades folded for deck storage.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, is positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel with its rotors spinning. Two flight deck crew members in protective gear are visible — one in a yellow vest in the foreground and another in tan gear to the right. The scene depicts pre-flight or post-flight operations on what appears to be an amphibious assault ship.
    A naval flight deck crew member in a yellow jersey and helmet is directing a large military helicopter on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The crew member has both arms raised overhead in a standard aircraft handling signal. The helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, has its rotors spinning as indicated by motion blur.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be a CH-53E Super Stallion, is captured in a low-angle shot during a deck landing or departure operation. A flight deck crew member in yellow jersey and white helmet is giving hand signals to the aircraft. The rotor blades show significant motion blur, indicating active rotation at high speed.
    A U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, is hovering or maneuvering in hazy/overcast conditions. A flight deck crew member wearing yellow protective gear, a white helmet, and hearing protection stands in the foreground observing the aircraft. The scene appears to be taking place on a naval vessel's flight deck.
    A naval flight deck crew member in a yellow shirt and safety vest directs a military helicopter during landing or takeoff operations on a ship's flight deck at sea. The handler is using standard hand signals with arms outstretched to guide the aircraft. The helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk variant, is hovering just above the deck with rotor blades in motion.
    A large military helicopter, identified as a CH-53E Super Stallion bearing the number '22' and markings consistent with the U.S. Marine Corps, is secured on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. Multiple personnel in flight deck gear are positioned around the aircraft, appearing to conduct maintenance or tie-down operations. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under an overcast sky.

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