110205-N-9950J-210 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 5, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Daniel Tesauro directs a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter as it lifts off aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 110205-N-9950J-210 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Daniel Tesauro directs a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter as it lifts off aboa

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