Caption:
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 8, 2009) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling)
Lois Braxton, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship
USS Essex (LHD 2), directs a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter onto the
flight deck during the air combat element fly-on. U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Taurean
Alexander (RELEASED)
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