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    31st MEU Certex LCU OPS NBU 7 [Image 2 of 4]

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    A U.S. Navy vessel at sea during sunset or sunrise, photographed from the stern of another ship displaying an American flag. A large warship is visible on the horizon in silhouette against a dramatic golden sky with cloud formations. The scene conveys a military maritime operational setting in open ocean.

    AUSTRALIA

    08.16.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Alexandra Seeley 

    Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7     

    170816-N-JN784-057 CORAL SEA (August 16, 2017) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 departs the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) to transfer personnel to shore during a certification exercise (CERTEX). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are participating in CERTEX to increase joint capability to respond to a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is conducted to evaluate the integration of all elements of the BHR ESG testing their combined ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2017
    Date Posted: 08.21.2017 04:06
    Photo ID: 3691899
    VIRIN: 170712-N-JN784-057
    Resolution: 3500x2333
    Size: 1.22 MB
    Location: AU
    Web Views: 63
    Downloads: 12

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    A U.S. Navy sailor stands watch aboard Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 during sunrise or sunset at sea. The sailor is wearing a white hard hat marked 'LCU 1651', a white flotation/life vest, and camouflage uniform with a U.S. flag patch visible. A vessel and what appears to be a landmass or island are visible on the horizon in the background.
    A U.S. Navy vessel at sea during sunset or sunrise, photographed from the stern of another ship displaying an American flag. A large warship is visible on the horizon in silhouette against a dramatic golden sky with cloud formations. The scene conveys a military maritime operational setting in open ocean.
    A large ship is silhouetted against a dramatic sunset on the open ocean. Rays of sunlight break through heavy cloud cover on the right side of the frame, casting a warm golden-orange glow across the horizon. The sea surface shows moderate wave activity, suggesting open-water conditions.
    A military beach landing or amphibious exercise is underway, with armed personnel in combat gear wading through shallow water toward a sandy beach. An observer in a yellow safety vest and yellow helmet stands in the foreground monitoring the activity. Military vehicles and additional personnel are visible in the background on the beach.

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