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U.S. Navy Airman Sendy Jolicoeur directs a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to land aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship operates in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 28, 2006. The ship, its embarked Marines and Philippine armed forces are conducting bilateral training exercises Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise FY '07, designed to enhance interoperability and professional military relations.

Airman Sendy Jolicoeur directs a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to land.

U.S. Navy Airman Sendy Jolicoeur directs a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to land aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship operates in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 28, 2006. The ship, its embarked Marines and Philippine armed forces are conducting bilateral training exercises Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise FY '07, designed to enhance interoperability and professional military relations.

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