The following is Oct. 5, 2016 footage of U.S. Marine Corps MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 24 land aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19).
Video: USS Mesa Verde Prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 7, 2016 2:59 PM - Updated: October 7, 2016 3:21 PM

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