Posted 7/19/2009
CORAL SEA (July 16, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), lands aboard Essex during a mock amphibious assault as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training exercise hosted by the Australian Defense Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)