Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 25, 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 (RELEASED)
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