INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2015) Marines from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work on the rotors of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines maintain the readiness of the aircraft through continuous 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
INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2015) Marines from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work on the rotors of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines maintain the readiness of the aircraft through continuous 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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