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    USS Essex action [Image 3 of 7]

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    A group of fully equipped military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are assembled inside what appears to be the well deck or hangar bay of a naval vessel. The personnel are armed with rifles and wearing combat gear including helmets, body armor, and tactical vests. They appear to be in a pre-mission briefing or staging formation.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    03.11.2012

    Photo by Sade T Lucas 

    U.S. Navy           

    Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand by in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as they wait for permission to embark a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sade T. Lucas)

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    Date Taken: 03.11.2012
    Date Posted: 03.14.2012 00:55
    Photo ID: 541541
    VIRIN: 120311-N-OJ017-022
    Resolution: 4012x2784
    Size: 1.54 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
    Web Views: 15
    Downloads: 4

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    A group of military personnel in various uniforms are seated in a common room aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, watching a large flat-screen television mounted on the wall. Some individuals are holding game controllers, suggesting they are playing or watching a video game. The room has a recreational lounge atmosphere with blue chairs, wood-paneled flooring, and fluorescent ceiling lighting.
    A group of military personnel, including U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and Navy sailors in various uniforms, are gathered in what appears to be a shipboard recreation or mess area. Several individuals in the foreground are holding white Nintendo Wii controllers and playing a video game displayed on wall-mounted flat-screen televisions. The setting suggests a morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) activity aboard a naval vessel.
    A group of fully equipped military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are assembled inside what appears to be the well deck or hangar bay of a naval vessel. The personnel are armed with rifles and wearing combat gear including helmets, body armor, and tactical vests. They appear to be in a pre-mission briefing or staging formation.
    Two young military personnel are working at a technical workstation aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. One individual wearing U.S. Marines MARPAT camouflage uniform is operating a yellow electronic testing device, while the other in an olive drab uniform holds a document or manual. They appear to be conducting equipment testing or maintenance procedures.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in digital camouflage (NWU Type I) uniform is performing electronics repair or soldering work on a green circuit board at a workbench. The setting appears to be an electronics repair shop aboard a naval vessel, equipped with professional soldering and rework equipment. The sailor is wearing safety glasses and working with precision tools.
    A U.S. Navy sailor named Oyeyemi is reading from what appears to be a religious text or book at a table with a crucifix present, suggesting a chapel or religious service setting aboard a naval vessel. The individual is wearing standard Navy blue coveralls with name tape and branch insignia visible. The setting includes a flat-screen television mounted on the wall behind him.
    A young man in athletic wear is jump roping on the deck of a military naval vessel. He is captured mid-jump with one knee raised, holding the rope handles, standing on a blue exercise mat. The ship's superstructure, antennas, radar equipment, and a hangar bay with orange/yellow markings are visible in the background.

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