An CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit approaches the flight deck of the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) to transport two 500 gallon water drums during a helicopter support team training exercise from March 12, 2013. The 26th MEU is deployed to 5th Fleet area of operations. The MEU is currently deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group to the 5th Fleet area of operation. The MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Lance Cpl. Juanenrique Owings/Released)
Date Taken: | 04.12.2013 |
Date Posted: | 04.17.2013 17:30 |
Photo ID: | 908911 |
VIRIN: | 130412-M-HF949-002 |
Resolution: | 1920x1080 |
Size: | 627.05 KB |
Location: | USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17), AT SEA |
Web Views: | 39 |
Downloads: | 44 |
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