24th MEU employs RQ-21A Blackjack [Image 125 of 326]

AT SEA

12.13.2016

Photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi 

U.S. Navy           

An RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial surveillance aircraft launches from the deck of USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Mesa Verde conduct a simulated straight transit to rehearse a defense of the amphibious task force mission during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise Dec. 13, 2016. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. The RQ-21A provides persistent maritime and land-based tactical surveillance, enhancing the MEU’s ability to defend the naval vessels of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi)

• Date Taken: 12.13.2016
• Date Posted: 12.16.2016 00:19
• Photo ID: 3063132
• VIRIN: 161213-M-EO036-051
• Resolution: 5760x3492
• Size: 1.66 MB
• Location: AT SEA