USS Iwo Jima lowers RHIB [Image 8 of 21]

GULF OF ADEN, AT SEA

10.18.2012

Photo by Travis Kuykendall 

U.S. Navy           

Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat into the water during small boat operations. Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.18.2012
• Date Posted: 10.22.2012 23:10
• Photo ID: 765644
• VIRIN: 121018-N-VE788-032
• Resolution: 1500x2100
• Size: 857.78 KB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN, AT SEA