(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit honors fallen Marines while at sea [Image 7 of 11]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Two memorial portrait photographs of military service members are displayed on wooden easels, likely at a memorial or funeral service. The left portrait includes the text 'Rest In Peace' and identifies 'Derek A. Kearns' with dates 'June 5, 1990 – April 11, 2012'. The right portrait also appears to be a memorial tribute to another service member in Navy digital camouflage uniform.

    AT SEA

    04.18.2012

    Photo by Travis Kuykendall 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Portraits of Cpl. Robby A. Reyes and Cpl. Derek A. Kerns sit next to the podium during a memorial service aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Reyes and Kerns were assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Reinforced) and were killed when a MV-22 Osprey crashed during a joint training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco last week. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the 24th MEU in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Travis J. Kuykendall)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 04.18.2012
    Date Posted: 04.18.2012 17:59
    Photo ID: 561311
    VIRIN: 120418-N-VE788-088
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 446.17 KB
    Location: AT SEA
    Hometown: SALEM, NEW JERSEY, US
    Hometown: SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 1,145
    Downloads: 27

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit honors fallen Marines while at sea [Image 11 of 11], by Travis Kuykendall, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A large group of U.S. military personnel in Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand with heads bowed in a moment of silence or prayer inside a hangar bay. They are assembled aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), an amphibious assault ship, as indicated by the large ship's crest and name displayed prominently on the wall behind them. The scene appears to be a formal ceremony or memorial event.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms (MARPAT pattern) are embracing in what appears to be an emotional moment, likely a farewell or reunion. Several other service members in identical uniforms are visible in the background, observing solemnly. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, possibly a ship hangar bay or staging area.
    Four military personnel in silhouette are performing a rifle salute on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The figures are uniformly positioned in a line, all raising rifles toward the horizon over open ocean. This appears to be a ceremonial volley fire, consistent with a military burial at sea or memorial service.
    A group of military personnel, silhouetted against a bright sky and open ocean, are standing in formation on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. They are holding rifles at their sides in a parade-rest or at-ease stance. The dramatic backlighting creates strong silhouette contrast, emphasizing the disciplined formation.
    A line of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines, stand in formation on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. Several of the personnel are holding rifles, suggesting a ceremonial or drill formation. The figures are largely silhouetted against a bright blue sky and open ocean horizon.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay or interior deck. A Marine officer in camouflage uniform is speaking at a wooden podium, with framed memorial photographs displayed on an easel in the foreground. An assembled group of Navy and Marine personnel stands in the background as an audience.
    Two memorial portrait photographs of military service members are displayed on wooden easels, likely at a memorial or funeral service. The left portrait includes the text 'Rest In Peace' and identifies 'Derek A. Kearns' with dates 'June 5, 1990 – April 11, 2012'. The right portrait also appears to be a memorial tribute to another service member in Navy digital camouflage uniform.
    A formation of U.S. Marines standing at attention in what appears to be the interior of a naval vessel, likely a ship's hangar bay or flight deck interior. The Marines are wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) desert digital camouflage uniforms with 'U.S. Marines' and Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia visible. The scene suggests a formal military ceremony, muster, or briefing.
    A large group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are assembled in what appears to be the hangar bay of a naval vessel. They are gathered in formation facing an easel holding framed items, suggesting a memorial, award, or recognition ceremony. The setting includes overhead fluorescent lighting, naval equipment, and a mixed audience including some Navy personnel in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand facing a wooden easel displaying two framed portrait photographs, likely during a memorial ceremony aboard a naval vessel. The setting appears to be the well deck or hangar bay of a ship, with the ocean visible through an open stern gate. The scene strongly suggests a solemn remembrance or memorial service for fallen service members.
    Military personnel, primarily U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms, are gathered aboard what appears to be the USS Iwo Jima (an amphibious assault ship) for what appears to be a memorial ceremony. Two framed photographs are displayed on an easel, suggesting this is a remembrance or memorial service for fallen service members. One Navy sailor in blue digital camouflage is also present among the Marines.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    ASSOCIATED NEWS

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit honors fallen Marines while at sea

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    24 MEU
    USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)
    Deployment
    U.S. Navy

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery