A U.S. Marine Corps Sikorsky CH-53E <i>Super Stallion</i> helicopter Marine Medium Helicopter Transport Squadron HMM-466, home based at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, California (USA), in flight over the coast of Southern California in support of "Exercise Kernel Blitz '97". "Kernel Blitz" was a biannual Pacific Fleet training exercise focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet/I Marine Expeditionary Forces) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3/1st Marine Division. "Kernel Blitz" was designed to enhance the training of brigade-size amphibious assault operations.
PHC(NAC) Douglas S. Bean, USN
1997-06-21
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