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130427-M-VZ265-009 USS RUSHMORE (April 27, 2013) Marines assigned to Transportation Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure a cargo net over three tires before a helicopter support team conducts an aerial lift aboard USS Rushmore, April 27. The team of four conducted a total of seven aerial lifts to refresh their skills. To assist them, the pilot and crew of a CH-46E Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th MEU, participated in the exercise to bolster both the Marines on the flight deck and their own training. The 15th MEU is comprised of approximately 2,400 Marines and sailors and is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group. Together, they provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force capable of conducting a wide variety of operations ranging from humanitarian aid to combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Childers / Released)