170602-N-RC734-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2017) - A UH-1Y Venom and an AH-1Z Viper, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced), provide air support during a simulated straits transit as part of Certification Exercise (CERTEX). San Diego is currently underway conducting CERTEX as part of the third and final phase of qualifications for their upcoming deployment.  The America Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Buliavac
2017-06-02 20:00:00
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