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Caption:
East China Sea (Sept. 27, 2006) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman
Sendy Jolicoeur guides a CH-53E Sea Stallion onto the deck of
amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Aircraft and personnel from
the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element (ACE) came aboard Essex
in preparation for the upcoming fall patrol with the 31st Marine
Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Essex is the Navy's only forward-deployed
amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the Essex Expeditionary
Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd
Class Marvin E. Thompson Jr. (RELEASED)
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