091027-N-5215E-055 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 27, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Eric Ballard guides an MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex embarked HSC-25 in preparation for their upcoming fall deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Ebarb/Released) US Navy 091027-N-5215E-055 Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Eric Ballard guides an MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter

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