A CH-53 Super Stallion leaves the deck of USS Peleliu [Image 100 of 208]

ABOARD USS PELELIU, AT SEA

04.30.2006

Photo by Zack Baddorf 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Arabian Gulf (April 30, 2006) - 'Blue Shirts' run in formation out of the way of a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Sea Elks" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166) after removing the chalks and chains from the helo before it takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are deployed to the Western Pacific in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED)

• Date Taken: 04.30.2006
• Date Posted: 05.01.2006 11:22
• Photo ID: 19044
• Resolution: 2706x1837
• Size: 1.2 MB
• Location: ABOARD USS PELELIU, AT SEA