Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 9, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jacoreus Gilford directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), August 9, 2022. John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. John P. Murtha, part of amphibious squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Woods)

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