Monday, April 22, 2013

AS-550C3 Thunder helicopter

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 30, 2013) An AS-550C3 Thunder helicopter assigned to Presidents Guard Aviation Group 18 from the United Arab Emirates departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during exercise Leading Edge 2013. Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)