1009140120A-273 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2010) A CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, takes off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Valiant Shield 2010, an integrated joint training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between forces. Navy

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