Pacific Ocean, 25 January 2006 — A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166) flies off the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during early-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 |