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    SEALs conduct dive operations in the Gulf of Mexico [Image 1 of 28]

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    Six tactical/military personnel in full combat diving gear are positioned in shallow water along a shoreline, observing a large Carnival Victory cruise ship docked at a port across the water. The personnel are wearing black wetsuits, tactical vests, helmets, and appear to have diving fins. The scene appears to depict a maritime security training exercise or operation.

    GULF OF AMERICA

    10.11.2018

    Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Jayme Pastoric 

    U.S. Navy           

    181011-N-XD935-002
    GULF OF MEXICO (Oct. 11, 2018) Members assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 conduct military dive operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Oct. 11, 2018. U.S. Navy SEALs engage in a continuous training cycle to improve and further specialize skills needed during deployments across the globe. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct missions from sea, air, and land. Regular training provides readiness to U.S. special operations forces trained to conduct primary direct action and special reconnaissance core activities and as well as to build partner capacity in or out of the maritime environment in order to support the U.S. Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, geographic combat commanders and ultimately, national objectives across a full range of political and operational environments. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jayme Pastoric/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.11.2018
    Date Posted: 10.26.2018 00:35
    Photo ID: 4846954
    VIRIN: 181011-N-XD935-002
    Resolution: 3053x1777
    Size: 1.44 MB
    Location: GULF OF AMERICA
    Web Views: 373
    Downloads: 65

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