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    Task Force Koa Moana arrives in Papua New Guinea [Image 3 of 6]

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    Three men are leaning against a railing on what appears to be a naval or military vessel. Two of the men are wearing Papua New Guinea military camouflage uniforms, with one displaying a visible 'Papua New Guinea' flag patch on his sleeve. The third man on the left is in civilian clothing and wearing a camouflage hat.

    PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

    06.17.2016

    Photo by Cpl. William Hester 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Papua New Guinea Sailors supervise as Task Force Koa Moana loads their equipment and personnel aboard a Papua New Guinea naval vessel, off the coast of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, June 17, 2016, as part of the task force’s deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. The Papua New Guinea Defence Force and the U.S. Marines will conduct a bilateral, multi-national training exercise to increase interoperability and relations for the first time. The Marines and Sailors are originally assigned to I and III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2016
    Date Posted: 06.22.2016 19:27
    Photo ID: 2680698
    VIRIN: 160618-M-IU904-121
    Resolution: 3777x2485
    Size: 1.29 MB
    Location: PORT MORESBY, PG
    Web Views: 333
    Downloads: 5

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    Two naval or military vessels are visible on a calm blue body of water, with mountainous islands and coastline in the background. The foreground vessel appears to be a landing ship or patrol craft with a visible hull number, while a second flat-decked vessel is positioned further in the distance. The scene is set under a partly cloudy sky with hazy mountain terrain visible on the horizon.
    A maritime docking or mooring operation is underway, with a worker in a white hard hat leaning over a ship's railing throwing a heaving line with a monkey's fist knot toward a lower barge or vessel deck. The lower deck carries multiple vehicles including trucks and cargo, with several workers in high-visibility gear standing by. The scene appears to be in a harbor or bay with hilly coastline visible in the background.
    Three men are leaning against a railing on what appears to be a naval or military vessel. Two of the men are wearing Papua New Guinea military camouflage uniforms, with one displaying a visible 'Papua New Guinea' flag patch on his sleeve. The third man on the left is in civilian clothing and wearing a camouflage hat.
    Several U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are working on the deck of a naval vessel, handling rigging equipment including straps, chains, and carabiners. The personnel appear to be preparing or securing cargo/equipment using tie-down straps and load-bearing hardware. The setting is the flight or well deck of a U.S. Navy amphibious ship.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are climbing a rope ladder attached to the side of a large vessel, carrying equipment including a hard-sided case and backpacks. One service member on the lower platform is assisting or steadying another climber on the ladder. A civilian worker wearing a white hard hat is also visible nearby.
    A group of military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are seated in what appears to be a staging or holding area, likely aboard a ship or military facility. Several individuals are engaged in conversation while handling weapons and equipment. The scene suggests a rest or pre-mission staging period.

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