050124-N-0168J-017 Indonesia (Jan. 24, 2005) - Two Indonesian tsunami survivors work together to unload bags of rice from a MH-53 Sea Dragon during a supply drop at their camp. Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FIFTEEN (HM-15) and Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FIVE (HC-5) have been flying from the flight deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) to deliver supplies several times a day from an air field on the island of Sabang to areas affected by the tsunami to ensure the survivors receive fresh water, food, clothing, tents and medical supplies. Essex is the flagship for the Essex Expeditionary St
050124-N-0168J-017 Indonesia (Jan. 24, 2005) - Two Indonesian tsunami survivors work together to unload bags of rice from a MH-53 Sea Dragon during a supply drop at their camp. Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FIFTEEN (HM-15) and Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FIVE (HC-5) have been flying from the flight deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) to deliver supplies several times a day from an air field on the island of Sabang to areas affected by the tsunami to ensure the survivors receive fresh water, food, clothing, tents and medical supplies. Essex is the flagship for the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group, currently deployed in the Indian Ocean in support of Operation Unified Assistance. (Official Navy photograph by Photographers Mate Airman Stephanie Lynne Johnson) US Navy 050124-N-0168J-017 Two Indonesian men work together to unload bags of rice from a MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fifteen (HM-15) during a supply drop a
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