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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 1, 2009) -- A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM 236) (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit,  prepares to land on aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during routine flight operations. Bataan is deployed and is serving as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations (MSO) in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
June 1, 2009
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour
Caption Writer
Oscar Sosa
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
CH-53E
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available