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    Marines with the MRF, 22nd MEU participate in a VBSS course [Image 15 of 27]

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    A military helicopter, appearing to be a UH-1Y Venom or similar variant in gray camouflage, hovers over a naval vessel while personnel fast-rope down to the deck below. The scene depicts a maritime boarding or insertion exercise with multiple personnel visible on the vessel's deck. A large naval ship is visible in the background partially obscured by smoke or mist.

    FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.15.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Green 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope on a vessel during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure course at Fort Eustis, VA, July 15, 2018. This course gives the MRF the capability of launching VBSS operations during the 22nd MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Green

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2018
    Date Posted: 07.23.2018 08:49
    Photo ID: 4578600
    VIRIN: 180715-M-XU129-0009
    Resolution: 4802x3201
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    Location: FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, US
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