INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2015) A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU maintains the readiness of the aircraft and pilots through continuous flight operations and maintenance while deployed. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, based out of Camp Pendleton, California, and embarked aboard the Essex, are conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of national securit
INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2015) A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU maintains the readiness of the aircraft and pilots through continuous flight operations and maintenance while deployed. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, based out of Camp Pendleton, California, and embarked aboard the Essex, are conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of national security interests in Europe and Africa. ( Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Carrasco/Released)
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