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    Two military personnel in U.S. Marine Corps camouflage uniforms are practicing hand-to-hand combat or martial arts techniques on a ship's helicopter deck (helipad). One Marine is executing a throw or takedown maneuver, lifting the other Marine off the ground. The training is taking place on blue mats placed on the helipad, with open ocean visible in the background.

    SOUTH CHINA SEA

    09.23.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Mortensen 

    Fleet Public Affairs Center Yokosuka

    180924-N-XK398-1048 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 24, 2018) Marines, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice close quarter throwing techniques on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen)

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2018
    Date Posted: 09.29.2018 03:24
    Photo ID: 4785012
    VIRIN: 180924-N-XK398-1048
    Resolution: 5548x3698
    Size: 629.12 KB
    Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA
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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their camouflage uniforms, are conducting hand-to-hand combat or martial arts training on the flight deck of a naval vessel. Two Marines are actively grappling on blue training mats while a third observes in the background. The setting is an open ocean environment with clear skies and yellow deck equipment visible to the left.
    Two military personnel in U.S. Marine Corps camouflage uniforms are practicing hand-to-hand combat or martial arts techniques on a ship's helicopter deck (helipad). One Marine is executing a throw or takedown maneuver, lifting the other Marine off the ground. The training is taking place on blue mats placed on the helipad, with open ocean visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in U.S. Marine Corps uniforms are engaged in a ground combat/martial arts training exercise on blue foam mats. One Marine is mounted on top of the other who is lying on his back, demonstrating a ground control technique. Additional uniformed observers stand nearby watching the demonstration.
    An overhead aerial view of two military personnel seated on top of a green armored military vehicle. One individual appears to be cleaning or assembling a weapon barrel while the other observes. Various military equipment and weapons are visible on the vehicle's surface.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, identified by 'NAVY' markings and the number '05', is hovering over the flight deck of a naval vessel. Several deck crew members in colored jerseys are visible on the flight deck, with one in a yellow jersey appearing to direct the aircraft. The scene depicts a standard carrier deck landing or departure operation under clear blue skies.

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