ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2015) An MH-53 Super Stallion
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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2015) An MH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 16 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Molly A. Sonnier/Released)
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13/08/2015
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