111024-N-CT127-337 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2011) A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 launches from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during preparations for a field exercise. Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released) US Navy 111024-N-CT1


111024-N-CT127-337 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2011) A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 launches from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during preparations for a field exercise. Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released) US Navy 111024-N-CT127-337 A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 launches


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