170713-N-TH560-174 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Cpl. John Lilly, from Phoenix, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attaches ordnance pallets to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. Bonhomme Richard, serving in a combined Zealand amphibious force, executed ship-to-shore movements of MEU forces and equipment in


170713-N-TH560-174 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Cpl. John Lilly, from Phoenix, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attaches ordnance pallets to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. Bonhomme Richard, serving in a combined Zealand amphibious force, executed ship-to-shore movements of MEU forces and equipment in order to enable the MEU to complete mission objectives. ( Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class/Released)


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