Mighty MEU Mega Thread (MMMT)

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010802-N-4106R-001 At sea aboard USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Aug 2, 2001-- An AH-1 "Cobra" attack helicopter is refueled during flight operations aboard the amphibious warfare ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) off the coast of California. Modern U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships are called upon to perform as primary landing ships for assault operations of Marine expeditionary units. These ships use Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), conventional landing craft and helicopters to move Marine assault forces ashore. In a secondary role, using Harrier aircraft (AV-8B) and anti-submarine warfare helicopters, these ships perform sea control and limited power projection missions. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Sean C. Ryan. (RELEASED)

020906-N-1995M-001 At sea with USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Sep. 6, 2002 -- More than 500 Sailors and Marines assemble on the ship?s flight deck to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States by spelling out the now famous quote from Mr. Todd Beamer, ?Let?s Roll.? Beamer was one of the heroic passengers on United Flight 93, which crashed in a western Pennsylvania field after he and several other passengers attempted to regain control of the plane from terrorist hijackers. Many believe the terrorists were heading for Washington, D.C. Currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 40,000-ton amphibious assault ship is the lead element of a three-ship Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG). The ship carries a crew of 1,000 Sailors and more than 1,300 Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The ship can use a combination of helicopters, AV-8B ?Harrier? II vertical launch attack aircraft, and amphibious landing craft to send and support Marines ashore during combat and humanitarian operations. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer?s Mate Steven L. Cooke. (RELEASED)

990314-M-3233T-001 Okinawa, Japan (Mar. 14, 1999) -- Marines and Sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) man the rails as the ship returns to Okinawa after a four-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf. Modern U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships are called upon to perform as primary landing ships for assault operations of Marine expeditionary units. These ships use Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), conventional landing craft and helicopters to move Marine assault forces ashore. In a secondary role, using Harrier aircraft (AV-8B) and anti-submarine warfare helicopters, these ships perform sea control and limited power projection missions. U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Chris Tourge. (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

OIF Harrier Carrier goes to war

030117-N-2069B-007 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) -- Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) “man the rails” as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. interests. Bonhomme Richard is part of the 7-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Third Class Gregory Badger. (RELEASED)

030127-N-1352S-017 At sea with USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Jan.27, 2003 -- Aerial photo of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. Bonhomme Richard is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jennifer Swader. (RELEASED)

030128-N-3181R-002 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Jan. 28, 2003 - More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines gather at a Commanding Officer's Call atop the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship's Commanding Officer, Capt. Stan V. De Geus, and the Marine Air Group One Three (MAG-13) Commanding Officer, Col. Mark R. Saverese, unveiled two AV-8B Harriers that had "USS Bonhomme Richard" stenciled on the aircraft. In a symbolic gesture of unity, Savarese had the ship's name painted on all the embarked Harriers. Bonhomme Richard and Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Reynolds. (RELEASED)

030128-N-3181R-001 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Jan. 28, 2003 - More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines gather at a Commanding Officer's Call atop the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship's Commanding Officer, Capt. Stan V. De Geus, and the Marine Air Group One Three (MAG-13) Commanding Officer, Col. Mark R. Saverese, unveiled two AV-8B Harriers that had "USS Bonhomme Richard" stenciled on the aircraft. U.S. Navy photo by Photograph
er's Mate 3rd Class Chris Reynolds. (RELEASED)

030128-N-1665B-001 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Feb. 3, 2003 -- Capt. Stan V. DeGeus, from Philadelphia, Pa., Commanding Officer of the amphibious assualt ship, watches an AV-8B "Harrier" hover within feet of the bridge window. Bonhomme Richard is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Staci M. Bitzer. (RELEASED)

030324-N-1352S-006 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 24, 2003) -- Airman Crystal McBride, from Miami, Fla., prepares to chock and chain an U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B II Harrier strike aircraft after returning aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The AV-8B provides close air support to ground troops, reconnaissance, and other such air operations as may be directed. Bonhomme Richard is deployed conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jennifer Swader. (RELEASED)

 

[Birdog8585]

Sweet pics HJ
+1 For the Tilt-Rotor love

 

[HeyJoe]

050110-N-7586B-071 Meulaboh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 10, 2005) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles and Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters, assigned to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), deliver needed materials and supplies to the citizens in the city of Meulaboh, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The LCACs are capable of transporting more supplies than helicopters in a single trip. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart A. Bauer (RELEASED)

050110-N-7586B-036 Meulaboh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 10, 2005) - A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicle, assigned to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), en route to deliver much needed materials and supplies to the citizens in the city of Meulaboh, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The LCACs are capable of transporting more supplies than helicopters in a single trip. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart A. Bauer (RELEASED)

050110-N-7586B-082 Meulaboh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 10, 2005) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles, assigned to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), deliver needed materials and supplies to the citizens in the city of Meulaboh, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The LCACs are capable of transporting more supplies than helicopters in a single trip. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart A. Bauer (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

060426-N-5822P-118 Pacific Ocean (April 26, 2006) - An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) performs maneuvers with the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a well deck qualification drill off the coast of Southern California. Bonhomme Richard is preparing for a deployment to the Persian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo By Photographer's Mate Airman Mark Patterson II (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

080722-N-6270R-066 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 22, 2008) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Derrick Riley, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, uses signal flags to guide a landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) onto the beach at Bellows Air Force Station to transport equipment used by Navy and Marines during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark Rankin/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

080726-N-9493W-062 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2008) Four landing signal enlisted prepare to launch CH-53D Sea Stallions assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 362 from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during flight operations. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Rim of the Pacific 2008. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Webb/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

071113-N-1994L-092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2007) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters fire chaff flares during an air power demonstration for Sailors, Marines and their friends and family aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship is conducting a Tiger Cruise from Hawaii to its homeport of San Diego, and the friends and family of Sailors aboard will stay with the ship until its return home. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert C. Long (Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

070914-N-5767H-025 CAMP PATRIOT, Kuwait (Sept. 14, 2007) - Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) observe as Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 65 of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Det. B., hits the beach at Kuwait Naval Base during a Marine backload. ACU-5 is assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting maritime operations in 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob L. Hollingsworth (RELEASED)

 

[Brett327]

Those LCACs are bad-ass.

Brett

 

[HeyJoe]

050419-N-4309A-141 Persian Gulf (April 19, 2005) ? An AH-1 Cobra lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6) as a UH-1 Huey prepares to do the same during routine flight operations. Both are attached to Maine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165) 'Reinforced' with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MUE) 15 Aviation Combat Element based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Duluth is currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Aaron Ansarov (RELEASED)

061122-N-4124C-030 South China Sea (Nov. 22, 2006) - Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Sean Rapuhn, a landing signalman enlisted (LSE), prepares a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165) for take off aboard amphibious transport dock USS Juneau (LPD 10). Marine personnel and equipment assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debarked Juneau when she arrived to the MEU?s Okinawa-based home. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Gonzales (RELEASED)

050218-M-8664K-096 Udairi Range, Kuwait (Feb. 18, 2005) - A Helicopter Suspension Team assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group One Five, connect an external load to a Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during external load training at Udairi Range, Kuwait. The Sea Knight is assigned to the ?White Knights? of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Knoll (RELEASED)

050125-N-8668H-021 Persian Gulf (Jan. 25, 2005) ? Marine Sgt. Vaughn Sellers works on a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to the ?White Knights? of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), on flight deck aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is currently deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer?s Mate Airman Christian Hansen (RELEASED)

020304-M-2077K-051 At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Mar. 4, 2002 -- An AH-1W ?Super Cobra? helicopter assigned to Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Aviation Combat Element, takes off from the flight deck to conduct missions in support of Operation Anaconda. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Kelly. (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

050212-N-1450G-241 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Feb. 12, 2005) - The Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) cruises off the coast of Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Mercy is serving as an enabling platform to assist humanitarian operations ashore in ways that host nations and international relief organization find useful. Mercy is currently off the waters of Indonesia in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Jon Gesch (RELEASED)

050212-N-1450G-012 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Feb. 12, 2005) - Six weeks after the tsunami hit Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, it is still difficult to tell where the sea stops and land begins. U.S. Navy photo By Photographer's Mate 1st Class Jon Gesch (RELEASED)

050125-N-6074Y-092 Indian Ocean (Jan. 25, 2005) - CH-46 Seaknight helicopters attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2), refuels on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) before returning to Banda Aceh to continue support of Operation Unified Assistance. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer M. Jeremie Yoder (RELEASED)

050124-N-7586B-278 Island of Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 24, 2005) - An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, assigned to the "Blackhawks" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fifteen (HM-15), delivers food and relief supplies to a village on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. HM-15 is currently embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is currently underway in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious assault ship homeported in Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart A. Bauer (RELEASED)

050117-F-4884R-015 Indian Ocean (Jan. 17, 2005) ? The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) makes a wide turn prior to conducting helicopter operations off the coast of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Fort McHenry is providing platform support for helicopter operations delivering disaster relief and humanitarian aid supplies in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed (RELEASED)

050116-F-4884R-031 Island of Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 16, 2005) ? Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Cates, a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter Crew Chief assigned to the ?Flying Tigers? of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Two (HMM-262), watches for other aircraft and high obstacles following a humanitarian aid mission into a remote region on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, only accessible by helicopter. HMM-262 is currently embarked aboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) performing relief operations in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed (RELEASED)

050116-F-4884R-026 Island of Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 16, 2005) ? Air crew aboard a Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the ?Flying Tigers? of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Two (HMM-262), unload humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies in a remote region on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, only accessible by helicopter. HMM-262 is currently embarked aboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) performing relief operations in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed (RELEASED)

050110-M-0764W-017 Colombo, Sri Lanka (Jan. 10, 2005) ? Marines and Sailors prepare to board a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) as they complete humanitarian operations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Helicopters from USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Marines and Sailors assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Ward (RELEASED)

050113-M-5538E-022 Meulaboh, Indonesia (Jan. 13, 2005) - A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicle, assigned to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), kicks up sand as it lands on the beach at Meulaboh, Indonesia. The LCACs are capable of transporting more supplies than helicopters in a single trip. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Eberle (RELEASED)

050110-M-0764W-008 Indian Ocean (Jan. 10, 2005) ? The amphibious transport dock USS Duluth (LPD 6) sits anchored of the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka as humanitarian assistance operations begin for the 4th day on the island. Helicopters from USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Marines and Sailors assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Ward (RELEASED)

050114-N-6074Y-099 Indian Ocean (Jan. 14, 2005) - Sailors assigned to the Air Department aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) sit in shade made by Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters on the flight deck during an underway replenishment. Helicopters and Sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class M. Jeremie Yoder (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

050116-N-6817C-246 Island of Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 16, 2005) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight lifts off from a village on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia after delivering relief supplies and disaster relief teams. Helicopters from USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and Marines assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler J. Clements (RELEASED)

050108-N-3970R-019 Meubaloh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 8, 2005) ? Cpl. Ian Ballentyne, assigned to the ?White Knights? of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), offloads medical supplies from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at Muebaloh City Air Field. Helicopters from Bonhomme Richard and Sailors and Marines assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5) are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jennifer Rivera (RELEASED)

050108-N-3483C-010 Indian Ocean (Jan. 8, 2005) ? The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) underway off the coast of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Helicopters from Bonhomme Richard and Sailors and Marines assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5) are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert S. Cole (RELEASED)

041228-N-9214D-003 Guam (Dec. 28, 2004) - Sailors prepare to load equipment and supplies aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a brief port visit to the Pacific island of Guam. Bonhomme Richard promptly changed her deployment schedule to support Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian relief effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Juan E. Diaz (RELEASED)

050105-N-9214D-022 Strait Of Malacca (Jan. 5, 2005) - A Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), carrying supplies, approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a vertical replenishment operation. Bonhomme Richard promptly changed her deployment schedule to support Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian relief effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Juan E. Diaz (RELEASED)

050105-N-9214D-072 Strait Of Malacca (Jan. 5, 2005) - Marines unload medical supplies from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), during vertical replenishment operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard promptly changed her deployment schedule to support Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian relief effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Juan E. Diaz (RELEASED)

050107-N-1229B-064 Indian Ocean (Jan. 7, 2005) - The amphibious transport dock USS Duluth (LPD 6) off the coast of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. Duluth is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), currently supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick M. Bonafede (RELEASED)

050110-N-8218W-020 Indian Ocean (Jan. 10, 2005) - Sailors assigned to the Combat Cargo Division aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), move away from an MH-60S Knighthawk, assigned to the "Gunbearers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11), after attaching a cargo pendant during a vertical replenishment. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Jerry Woller (RELEASED)

050114-N-4336M-004 Indian Ocean (Jan. 14, 2005) - Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) load supplies onto a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5) assigned aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). U.S. Military personnel are assisting local authorities using helicopters to transport supplies, bringing in disaster relief teams, and to support humanitarian airlifts to tsunami-stricken coastal regions. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), and ESG-5 are currently operating in the Indian Ocean region off the coast of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Cristina R. Morrison (Released)

050115-N-8539M-003 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 15, 2005) - U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel from a working party while loading food into a waiting CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) at the Sultan Iskandar Muda Air Force Base, Banda Aceh. Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) and Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5) aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), along with Sailors from aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian effort in the wake of the Dec. 26 tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Nicholas B. Morton (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

Time to start treasuring the cool Phrog shots as their time in service counts down

090716-N-9950J-366 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), turns away shortly after lift-off from Essex during a mock amphibious assault as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training exercise hosted by the Australian Defense Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

another classic...

090716-N-9950J-096 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), lands aboard Essex during a mock amphibious assault as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training exercise hosted by the Australian Defense Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)