ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2019) A CH-53E Super Stallion with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), was peforming routine flight operations. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western
ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2019) A CH-53E Super Stallion with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), was peforming routine flight operations. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
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