Training Mission Over Lake Assal

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Condors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 performs a confined area landing training mission over Lake Assal, Djibouti. At 515 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest point on the African continent as well as one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Rockwellpate