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    31st MEU Marines refine amphibious raid capabilities [Image 25 of 27]

    31st MEU Marines refine amphibious raid capabilities

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    06.15.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon (ARP), sits on the exit ramp aboard a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter during helocast training, June 15, 2017. Helocast is a specialty of the 31st MEU’s ARP. The CH-53E belongs to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU. During helocast, a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) is launched from the rear of a rotary-wing aircraft, followed by Marines who jump from the aircraft and board the CRRC to perform amphibious reconnaissance missions. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2017
    Date Posted: 06.17.2017 17:08
    Photo ID: 3492853
    VIRIN: 170615-M-GO150-325
    Resolution: 4605x3070
    Size: 2.55 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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