Aviation Structural Mechanic Walaa Wahba looks on as

Aviation Structural Mechanic Walaa Wahba looks on as a pair of CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) circle the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) during flight operations. Denver is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Todd C. Behrman/Released)