15th MEU's Maritime Raid Force conducts deck shoot [Image 33 of 44]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

11.27.2017

Photo by Cpl. Dusty B Kilcrease 

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a low-light deck shoot to maintain marksmanship proficiency while underway aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Nov. 26, 2017. Marines maintain accuracy with the M16A4 assault rifle and M9 pistol. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dusty Kilcrease)

• Date Taken: 11.27.2017
• Date Posted: 12.01.2017 07:37
• Photo ID: 3989190
• VIRIN: 171126-M-KN503-056
• Resolution: 4389x3188
• Size: 651.2 KB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY