210919-N-VQ947-3079 ARABIAN GULF (September 19, 2021) — Sailors remove chocks and chains from two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters attached to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27). Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates)
Date Taken: | 09.19.2021 |
Date Posted: | 10.01.2021 00:45 |
Photo ID: | 6856601 |
VIRIN: | 210919-N-VQ947-3079 |
Resolution: | 5427x3618 |
Size: | 918.41 KB |
Location: | ARABIAN GULF |
Web Views: | 13 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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