0907154010S-126 CORAL SEA (July 15, 2009) Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 lift off from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to support amphibious operations as part of Talisman Saber 2009 off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2009 is a joint exercise between the and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 and 10,000 Australian personnel.

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