U.S. Marine Sgt. Jeanette Ventura, left, receives instruction from Sgt. Sean Bernstein on handling techniques for the M45 1911 A1 pistol during a female engagement team class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Ventura is an airframe mechanic with the Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Bernstein is a member of the 15th MEU’s Maritime Raid Force. The Marines are participating in a week-long screener to assess their knowledge of skills such as marksmanship, detainee handling, patrolling, and teaching skills. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/ Released)
| Date Taken: | 07.01.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2015 08:23 |
| Photo ID: | 2049367 |
| VIRIN: | 150701-M-JT438-437 |
| Resolution: | 3861x2574 |
| Size: | 1.66 MB |
| Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
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