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Pacific Ocean (Jan. 22, 2006) - Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to the "Sea Elks" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166) prepare for lift off from 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 Lithographer 1st Class John Banfield (RELEASED)

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Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
CH-53E
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