PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) A Marine Corps pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161), part of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to board an SH-53 Sea Stallion cargo and troop transport helicopter aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently underway conducting routine operations in preparation for deployment later this year.

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