091012-N-3165S-092 MEDITERRANIAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), prepares to land aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among , Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by Central Command. ( Navy photo by

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091012-N-3165S-092 MEDITERRANIAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), prepares to land aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among , Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by Central Command. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour/Released) US Navy 091012-N-3165S-092 A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to land aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

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