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    Iwo Jima Conducts Maritime Security Operations Exercise [Image 4 of 4]

    Iwo Jima Conducts Maritime Security Operations Exercise

    Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Painter, a native of Mesquite, Texas and member of Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Team Detachment 26 based out of Little Creek, Va. is retrieved after conducting a routine exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. Members of the team are currently deployed with USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), which is conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment. MSO complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO help deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.15.2006
    Date Posted: 07.05.2011 03:57
    Photo ID: 27816
    Resolution: 536x750
    Size: 222.31 KB
    Location: USS IWO JIMA, AT SEA

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    Downloads: 83

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