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    31st MEU Marines practice TACP employment [Image 1 of 9]

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    The image shows multiple F-35B stealth fighter jets parked on the flight deck of what appears to be a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship at sea. A military personnel member in camouflage uniform and communications headset is visible in the foreground observing the aircraft. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the vessel is underway.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    06.09.2019

    Photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell  

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    F-35B Lighting II fighter aircraft stand by on the flight deck of the USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a Tactical Air Control Party exercise while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 9, 2019. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps` only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)

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    Date Taken: 06.09.2019
    Date Posted: 06.22.2019 00:43
    Photo ID: 5500452
    VIRIN: 190609-M-WB494-367
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 8.98 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
    Web Views: 101
    Downloads: 8

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    The image shows multiple F-35B stealth fighter jets parked on the flight deck of what appears to be a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship at sea. A military personnel member in camouflage uniform and communications headset is visible in the foreground observing the aircraft. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the vessel is underway.
    Two U.S. Marines in digital camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are reviewing a document or notebook together in the foreground, with one holding a rifle. Additional Marines are visible in the background, and a large white dome structure (likely a radar or satellite installation) is visible behind them. The image appears to be taken during low-light conditions, possibly at dawn or dusk.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35B, is positioned on the flight deck of what appears to be an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier at dusk. Steam or water vapor is visible around the aircraft, suggesting pre-launch catapult or jet blast deflector activity. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky with warm sunset tones.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in a tight huddle, appearing to review documents or a device. The setting appears to be an outdoor elevated platform or deck of a naval vessel at dusk or dawn. Several individuals are wearing communication headsets, suggesting a coordinated operational briefing.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel during low-light conditions. The central figure is wearing a tactical helmet with night-vision mount, sunglasses, and a communications headset, appearing to brief or coordinate with the surrounding personnel. The setting and uniforms suggest a pre-operation briefing or staging activity.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are closely examining a tactical notebook together. Both individuals are wearing tactical gear including plate carriers and have protective eyewear pushed up on their foreheads. They appear to be reviewing notes or plans, with one holding a small device while the other holds the open notebook.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniform and tactical vest is kneeling on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. He is consulting a manual or field book while operating or configuring a piece of military equipment, likely a radio or communications device. The setting suggests an operational or training environment aboard a ship.
    The image shows a military aircraft carrier deck at dusk or dawn, with a dramatic orange and purple sunset over open ocean. At least one fixed-wing military jet aircraft, consistent with an F-35 variant, is visible on the flight deck surrounded by deck crew personnel. The scene captures both operational naval activity and a striking natural backdrop.
    A naval personnel member wearing a white flight deck helmet with hearing protection observes from an elevated catwalk or island structure as a military jet aircraft prepares for or executes a launch from a carrier flight deck. Steam or exhaust vapor is visible around the aircraft, suggesting catapult launch activity. The scene takes place under overcast, hazy conditions at sea.

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