Pacific Ocean, 24 January 2006 — Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166) on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). 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 up coming deployment.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Nathaniel J. Karl
Updated: 29 April 2007 | Born on 16 February 2006 |