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    31st MEU departs USS Green Bay’s (LPD 20) well deck during PHIBLEX 33 [Image 2 of 36]

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    A silhouetted scene showing a group of military or tactical personnel boarding or launching a black inflatable rubber boat (IRB/Zodiac) from what appears to be the ramp of a naval vessel or landing craft. The figures are wearing helmets and tactical gear, with at least one person holding a paddle. Two observers stand in the foreground watching the operation.

    N/A, SOUTH CHINA SEA

    10.04.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Williamson          

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    161004-N-JH293-103 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 4, 2016) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX). PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.04.2016
    Date Posted: 10.12.2016 21:05
    Photo ID: 2912585
    VIRIN: 161004-N-JH293-103
    Resolution: 6097x4065
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    Location: N/A, SOUTH CHINA SEA
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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are operating a black inflatable rubber raiding craft (CRRC) on open water. The personnel appear to be conducting a maritime training exercise, with one individual paddling and water splashing around the vessel. A coastline with mountains and treeline is visible in the background under overcast skies.
    A silhouetted scene showing a group of military or tactical personnel boarding or launching a black inflatable rubber boat (IRB/Zodiac) from what appears to be the ramp of a naval vessel or landing craft. The figures are wearing helmets and tactical gear, with at least one person holding a paddle. Two observers stand in the foreground watching the operation.
    A formation of military inflatable rubber raiding craft (CRRCs or Zodiacs) carrying uniformed personnel are moving across open water toward a mountainous coastline. The boats appear to be conducting an amphibious assault exercise or tactical water insertion operation. The scene is set under overcast skies with cloud-shrouded mountains visible in the background.
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    A military landing craft numbered 1631 is docked at a pier with its bow ramp lowered. Several naval personnel wearing blue helmets and dark uniforms are handling heavy chains on the ramp, while military vehicles are visible loaded on the deck. The scene appears to depict an offloading or loading operation at a naval facility.
    A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) numbered 1631 is approaching or docking into the well deck of a larger amphibious naval vessel. Personnel in blue and yellow hard hats are visible on the LCU's deck, while sailors line the well deck of the parent ship observing the operation. The scene appears to take place in a tropical harbor with green hills and a commercial vessel visible in the background.
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    An overhead (top-down) view of three workers performing maintenance or securing work on what appears to be a ship's hull or large metal structure. The workers are wearing safety equipment including hard hats and life vests, and are working with heavy chains and tools. The perspective suggests the photo was taken from above, possibly from a deck or elevated position.
    An aerial view of a military vessel deck showing multiple camouflage-painted military trucks being loaded or secured aboard a naval landing craft. Several personnel in safety vests and hard hats are directing and overseeing the vehicle positioning operation on the deck. The scene appears to be an active military logistics or amphibious operation on open water.
    An aerial view of a military loading operation at a dock or ferry ramp, showing multiple HMMWV (Humvee) vehicles being staged or loaded onto a vessel. The vehicles display a mix of camouflage paint schemes including woodland camouflage and desert tan. Several military personnel in uniform are visible overseeing and directing the operation.
    Two U.S. Navy sailors in dark blue uniforms are handling an American flag on the deck of a naval vessel, likely during a colors ceremony (raising or lowering). They are positioned near the ship's mast structure, with signal/nautical flags visible aloft on the halyards. The scene appears to take place in a harbor or coastal area, visible in the background.
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    A sailor in dark navy working uniform and cap is handling ropes and rigging on the deck of a military vessel. The scene shows the sailor working with signal flag lines and coiled ropes near the ship's superstructure. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the rigging and deck equipment in the foreground.
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