Pacific Ocean, 25 January 2006 — A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), during morning flight operations. Peleliu and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting their Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf
Updated: 29 April 2007 | Born on 18 February 2006 |