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Lance Cpl. David J. Phfer conducts corrosion control maintenance on a CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268th (Reinforced) aboard the USS Makin Island on Dec. 28, 2012. Pyfer serves as a crew chief. The squadron is the aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which deployed from San Diego on Nov. 14.

Lance Cpl. David J. Phfer conducts corrosion control maintenance on a CH-53 Super Stallion.

Lance Cpl. David J. Phfer conducts corrosion control maintenance on a CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268th (Reinforced) aboard the USS Makin Island on Dec. 28, 2012. Pyfer serves as a crew chief. The squadron is the aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which deployed from San Diego on Nov. 14.

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