MPF OPERATIONS DIRECTLY SUPPORT SABER STRIKE 18 [Image 3 of 4]

KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA

05.22.2018

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

Marines participating in Saber Strike 18 conduct a maritime prepositioning force offload of the USNS Sgt. William R. Button at the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania, May 22, 2018. The downloaded pieces of gear range from artillery, tanks and light armored vehicles to heavy equipment vehicles and motor transport assets. The primary purpose of the MPF program is to enable the rapid deployment and engagement of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force anywhere in the world in support of US National Defense Strategy. (Photo By Sgt. Adwin Esters)

• Date Taken: 05.22.2018
• Date Posted: 05.29.2018 10:03
• Photo ID: 4427719
• VIRIN: 180522-M-JL916-346
• Resolution: 1024x768
• Size: 211.42 KB
• Location: KLAIPEDA, LT