211121-N-VQ947-1009 RED SEA (Nov. 21, 2021) — A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), Nov. 21. Portland and the 11th MEU 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: | 11.21.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 01.02.2022 09:41 |
| Photo ID: | 6959674 |
| VIRIN: | 211121-N-VQ947-1009 |
| Resolution: | 2738x1825 |
| Size: | 1.16 MB |
| Location: | RED SEA |
| Web Views: | 24 |
| Downloads: | 13 |
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Flight operations
CH-53E Super Stallion
United States Navy
Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
