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    Anchorage 2018 Deployment [Image 4 of 9]

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    Anchorage 2018 Deployment

    180912-N-PH222-1226 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 12, 2018) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to embark the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) on a combat rubber raiding craft while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous simultaneous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercises to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2018
    Date Posted: 09.26.2018 07:43
    Photo ID: 4775430
    VIRIN: 180912-N-PH222-1226
    Resolution: 5090x3636
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    Location: US

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