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    Expeditionary Advanced Base operations [Image 8 of 9]

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    Multiple desert-tan military HMMWVs (Humvees) are stored and secured inside what appears to be the vehicle deck of a naval vessel or large military transport ship. The vehicles are chained to the deck using tie-down chains and anchoring points visible on the floor. The enclosed space features industrial overhead lighting, pipes, and structural supports typical of a ship's interior cargo hold.

    OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    10.25.2017

    Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Knauth 

    1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade

    High-mobility, multipurpose, wheeled vehicles in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz are staged in the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2), in preparation for a surface movement as part of expeditionary advanced base operations, Oct. 25, 2017, off the coast of Southern California. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO4 Jonathan C. Knauth)

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    Date Taken: 10.25.2017
    Date Posted: 10.28.2017 16:55
    Photo ID: 3910544
    VIRIN: 171025-M-OV666-0029
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 14.92 MB
    Location: OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 90
    Downloads: 9

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    The image shows the interior of a naval vessel's well deck, likely an amphibious assault ship or dock landing ship. Two military personnel in combat gear are walking toward the camera on a wet, partially flooded deck surface. Two Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft are docked on either side, with military vehicles and additional personnel visible in the background.
    The image shows the interior of a military vessel's vehicle deck, likely a well deck of an amphibious assault ship or landing ship. Multiple military vehicles in desert tan/sand coloring are secured to the deck with chains, including what appears to be a Polaris MRZR or similar light tactical all-terrain vehicle and a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) or similar wheeled military vehicle. The open stern of the vessel is visible in the background, allowing natural light to enter the bay.
    The image shows multiple tan/desert-colored military utility vehicles stored inside what appears to be a naval vessel's well deck or cargo hold. The vehicles are secured with chains and appear to be lightweight tactical utility vehicles (likely Polaris MRZR or similar platforms) alongside larger military equipment. The vehicles bear identification markings and appear to be newly issued or recently transported equipment.
    The image shows the interior well deck of a military amphibious vessel, loaded with military ground vehicles and equipment. Several light tactical vehicles, including what appears to be an Polaris MRZR or similar utility tactical vehicle loaded with cargo, are staged on the wet deck. At least one soldier in full combat gear is visible near the vessel's stern ramp area.
    Military utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and other military vehicles are secured inside what appears to be a naval vessel's vehicle deck or a military transport facility. The vehicles are chained down to the deck using heavy-duty tie-down chains and anchor points, indicating they are being transported or staged for deployment. The tan/desert-colored vehicles suggest they are configured for arid environment operations.
    A tan/desert-colored military utility vehicle, identifiable as a Polaris DAGOR (Deployable Advanced Ground Off-Road) or similar light tactical vehicle, is secured with chains to the deck of what appears to be a naval vessel's vehicle bay. The vehicle features a roll cage, LED light bars, front winch, and large off-road tires. In the background, a green military HMMWV (Humvee) and other military equipment are also visible in the same enclosed bay.
    The image shows the interior of a military vessel's vehicle deck, likely a well deck or vehicle storage bay of an amphibious assault ship or similar naval vessel. Multiple military vehicles are parked in tight rows, covered with canvas tarps in olive drab and camouflage patterns. The space extends deep into the ship with overhead lighting illuminating the large enclosed bay.
    Multiple desert-tan military HMMWVs (Humvees) are stored and secured inside what appears to be the vehicle deck of a naval vessel or large military transport ship. The vehicles are chained to the deck using tie-down chains and anchoring points visible on the floor. The enclosed space features industrial overhead lighting, pipes, and structural supports typical of a ship's interior cargo hold.
    The image shows the interior cargo deck of a military vessel or transport ship, densely packed with multiple military vehicles. The vehicles include several HMMWV (Humvee) variants in desert tan and olive drab paint schemes, along with larger military trucks with canvas-covered cargo beds. The vehicles appear to be secured with chains and tie-downs to the deck floor, indicating active transport or pre-deployment staging.

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    Dawn Blitz
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