Sailors and Marines aboard USS America (LHA 6) conduct Flight Operations at Sea [Image 165 of 224]

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09.03.2017

Photo by Chad Swysgood  

U.S. Navy           

170903-N-ZQ712-081
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 3, 2017) Aviation boatswain’s mates (handling) present chocks and chains to the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) prior to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during routine flight operations. America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th 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 Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.03.2017
• Date Posted: 09.06.2017 01:20
• Photo ID: 3740222
• VIRIN: 170903-N-ZQ712-081
• Resolution: 4256x2832
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• Location: U.