210626-N-OI940-1008 RED SEA (June 26, 2021) An MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltorotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), during flight operations in the Red Sea, June 26. San Antonio is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

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