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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2021) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take off in a CH-53E Super Stallion from amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) during deck landing qualifications, May 12. Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores)