GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper looks out while riding aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

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Keywords: amphibious, assault, essex, sailors, ship, uss