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An CH-53K Super Stallion departs from the USS Mesa Verde to return Marines and sailors from a simulated noncombatant evacuation mission during a Composite Training Unit Exercise at sea, Jan. 17, 2017. The exercise increases operational efficiency before deployment. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Vidana

Mesa Verde Departure

An CH-53K Super Stallion departs from the USS Mesa Verde to return Marines and sailors from a simulated noncombatant evacuation mission during a Composite Training Unit Exercise at sea, Jan. 17, 2017. The exercise increases operational efficiency before deployment. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Vidana

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