180725-N-PH222-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2018) Aviation
Summary
180725-N-PH222-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Frederick Medina, from Delano, Calif., signals an AH – 1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter detachment of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, as it prepares to land on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong and flexible force equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden)