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    Amphibious Exercise Dawn Blitz 2010 Commenced [Image 6 of 7]

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    A group of U.S. Marines are boarding a CH-46 Sea Knight tandem-rotor helicopter on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The helicopter bears 'MARINES' markings and the tail code 'YD' with number '3318' visible. Personnel carrying tactical gear and backpacks are walking in a line toward the rear ramp of the aircraft.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.24.2010

    Photo by Pfc. John Robbart III 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    U.S. Marines from the Camp Pendleton, Calif. - based 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, board a a CH-46E Sea Knight from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. - based HMM-163 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard to participate in a supporting arms exercise on San Clemente Island during training exercise Dawn Blitz 2010, May 24. The exercise is an opportunity for Marines and Sailors attached to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and Commander, 3rd Fleet to better prepare for large-scale amphibious assaults.

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    Date Taken: 05.24.2010
    Date Posted: 05.27.2010 07:42
    Photo ID: 283536
    VIRIN: 100524-M-3215R-006
    Resolution: 1584x1056
    Size: 217.09 KB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 164
    Downloads: 30

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    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a large amphibious naval vessel, looking outward toward open water. A landing craft utility (LCU) or similar flat-bottomed military landing craft is visible in silhouette, departing or approaching through the stern gate opening. The interior structure of the well deck, including overhead beams, side walls, and flooded deck area, frames the scene.
    A landing craft is entering or exiting the well deck of a large naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship or dock landing ship. The image is taken from inside the flooded well deck, looking toward the open stern gate where natural light silhouettes the craft. An American flag is visible on the landing craft, confirming U.S. Navy affiliation.
    A military landing craft bearing the hull number 1680 is positioned inside what appears to be the well deck of a large amphibious assault ship or dock landing ship. The craft is floating on dark water within the enclosed bay, with the open stern gate of the host vessel visible in the background allowing bright exterior light to flood in. The scene depicts a typical well deck operation used for deploying or recovering landing craft.
    A large military helicopter is hovering just above the flight deck of a naval vessel over open ocean. The helicopter appears to be in the process of landing or departing from the ship's deck. The image was taken from the ship's deck level, providing a direct frontal view of the aircraft.
    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight tandem-rotor helicopter is hovering just above the flight deck of a naval amphibious assault ship at sea. The helicopter appears to be in the process of landing or taking off, with its shadow clearly visible on the gray deck below. A flight deck crew member in a yellow vest is visible on the right side of the deck.
    A group of U.S. Marines are boarding a CH-46 Sea Knight tandem-rotor helicopter on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The helicopter bears 'MARINES' markings and the tail code 'YD' with number '3318' visible. Personnel carrying tactical gear and backpacks are walking in a line toward the rear ramp of the aircraft.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are seated together reviewing content on an HP laptop computer. The individual on the left has a name tape reading 'MCMILLIAN' and wears glasses along with a gold device on their chest, suggesting senior rank. They appear to be in a military operations or communications room with networking equipment, cables, and printers visible in the background.

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