000815-M-6312K-003 (USS SAIPAN, Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 15, 2000) A CH-53E Super Stallion, piloted by Captain Michael Magee, Blue Bell Penn. native, from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264), hovers over Marines from MEU Service Support Squadron 26 who will attach the water bull to the helicopter. Pilots from HMM-264 must maintain certain flight qualifications during the deployment to maintain flight status. Official USMC photo by Sgt Brook R. Kelsey. 000815-M-6312K-003 by navalsafetycenter

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