11th MEU: Training is Continuous [Image 1 of 9]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

02.11.2017

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brown    

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION, USS Somerset (Feb. 11, 2017) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Johnston (left) a helicopter rope suspension techniques master with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds the fast rope as the MRF security platoon boards a UH-1Y Huey helicopter during a helicopter assault force tactics (HAFT) rehearsal aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 11. The HAFT team uses helicopter rope suspension techniques to board vessels from a helicopter or tiltrotor aircraft. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

• Date Taken: 02.11.2017
• Date Posted: 02.17.2017 01:38
• Photo ID: 3172455
• VIRIN: 170211-M-WQ703-009
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 957.51 KB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY