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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2009) -- A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 165 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway completing well deck and vertical replenishment certifications before the ship's commissioning ceremony, Oct. 24, 2009. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Barton (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 Oct. 13, 2009
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Barton
Caption Writer
 Jay Chu
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