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    11th MEU Marines return to USS Comstock from Red Reef 15 [Image 1 of 18]

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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) numbered 1681 is underway on open water, viewed from a bow-on perspective. The vessel is painted gray with visible rust on the bow ramp, and flies an American flag from its superstructure. A port or industrial facility is visible in the hazy background on the horizon.

    AT SEA

    12.17.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A landing craft utility arrives ashore to retrieve Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, before returning to the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), following exercise Red Reef 15 in Ras Al Ghar, Saudi Arabia. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.17.2014
    Date Posted: 12.24.2014 12:13
    Photo ID: 1709473
    VIRIN: 141217-M-RR352-011
    Resolution: 1647x1098
    Size: 692.43 KB
    Location: AT SEA
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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) numbered 1681 is underway on open water, viewed from a bow-on perspective. The vessel is painted gray with visible rust on the bow ramp, and flies an American flag from its superstructure. A port or industrial facility is visible in the hazy background on the horizon.
    Two military personnel in desert digital camouflage uniforms observe a landing craft (numbered 1681) docked at a pier or quay. The landing craft has its bow ramp lowered onto the dock, with several crew members visible on deck. The setting appears to be a coastal military operation or exercise in a warm-weather environment.
    A military wheeled front-end loader/wheel loader painted in olive drab is being loaded or unloaded on what appears to be a military landing craft or ferry deck near a waterway. Personnel in military uniforms and at least one individual wearing a blue hard hat are present on the deck overseeing the operation. The setting appears to be a port or harbor environment with water visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor identified as BM3/SW1 Garcia is directing vehicle loading operations onto a landing craft (numbered 1681). The sailor is wearing Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage, a tactical vest, helmet, and black gloves, and is signaling with a raised hand. Military vehicles including at least one HMMWV (Humvee) are being loaded or staged on the vessel's ramp.
    U.S. military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are boarding a Navy landing craft utility (LCU) numbered 1681 via a metal ramp. The soldiers are carrying full combat gear, backpacks, and equipment cases, with military vehicles already loaded on the vessel. The scene appears to be a embarkation operation at a pier or shoreline in what appears to be a Middle Eastern or arid coastal environment.
    A United States flag flies from a tripod-mounted flagpole on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. In the background, a smaller military craft — consistent with a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) or similar amphibious vessel — is visible on the water. The scene suggests an active naval operation or amphibious exercise.
    A military landing craft utility (LCU) bearing hull number 1681 is underway at sea, loaded with armored military vehicles and personnel. The flat-bottomed vessel is moving through moderate ocean swells, creating a bow wave. Multiple military vehicles, including what appears to be an M1 Abrams tank and several wheeled tactical vehicles, are visible on the open deck.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) numbered 1681 is being loaded or unloaded within the well deck of a larger amphibious warfare ship. The craft is carrying multiple military vehicles including HMMWVs (Humvees) with camouflage coverings. Personnel in military uniforms are visible on both the landing craft and the well deck.
    A senior military officer in USMC desert camouflage uniform addresses a large group of seated Marines in what appears to be a military dining facility (mess hall). The setting is decorated for Christmas, with a small Christmas tree, red stockings, and holiday ornaments visible. The gathering appears to be a holiday address or briefing during a deployment.
    A military officer in USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniform stands and addresses a group of seated Marines in what appears to be a mess hall or common room aboard a naval vessel or military installation. The setting is decorated with Christmas holiday decorations, suggesting this briefing or address is taking place during the holiday season. The speaker holds papers and appears to be conducting a formal briefing or making an announcement.
    A naval flight deck crew member in yellow safety gear stands on the helicopter landing deck of USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-45), observing or guiding a military helicopter during a landing or departure operation. The crew member's jacket is clearly marked 'LSD 45' and '05', identifying the ship and personnel number. The scene takes place at sea with calm ocean waters visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, is on the flight deck of USS LSD-45, a U.S. Navy dock landing ship. Flight deck crew in yellow safety gear and helmets are conducting helicopter operations, with at least one crew member acting as a flight deck director. A second helicopter is visible in the background over the water.
    A naval deck crew member wearing a blue jersey and helmet with hearing protection is crouching down to secure a chain tie-down to an aircraft's landing gear wheel. The worker appears to be on an aircraft carrier flight deck, performing aircraft chaining/chocking operations. A second person's boots and legs are visible in the upper right, suggesting a coordinated deck crew operation.
    Two military helicopters, identifiable as Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk variants, are positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The foreground helicopter has its rotors spinning (motion blur visible) and is chained/tied down to the deck, while a second helicopter is visible in the background. The deck features standard naval flight deck markings including tie-down points and landing circle indicators.
    A naval flight deck crew member in a yellow safety jersey and helmet is directing a military helicopter on the flight deck of a naval vessel. The crew member, identified as belonging to LSD 45, has both arms raised in a standard aircraft handling signal. The helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk variant, is on or near the deck with rotors spinning, suggesting an imminent takeoff or landing operation.
    A naval flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and helmet marked 'LSD 45' signals a helicopter during flight operations aboard a US Navy ship. The crew member is facing a military helicopter hovering just above the flight deck. The scene takes place on what appears to be USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) or a similar dock landing ship.
    A military helicopter, identified by the number '12' on its nose, is positioned on a naval vessel's flight deck at dusk or dawn. The aircraft is equipped with door-mounted machine guns on both sides and an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor turret beneath the nose. Red deck lighting illuminates the landing area, and at least one crew member is visible in the cockpit.
    A night vision image showing a military helicopter, likely a Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk, on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck. The image is captured through night vision optics, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome. At least one crew member or personnel is visible on the side of the aircraft, and the helicopter appears to be on or near the landing pad with running lights active.

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