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110802-N-OS574-201 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 2, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eddy Parra gives the signal to launch a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Es
110802-N-OS574-201 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 2, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eddy Parra gives the signal to launch a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released) US Navy 110802-N-OS574-201 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eddy Parra gives the signal to launch a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter
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