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    Strait transit through the Strait of Hormuz [Image 3 of 3]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage stands at a mounted weapon station on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The Marine is equipped with full combat gear and is positioned behind what appears to be an M240 series machine gun on a pedestal mount. The setting appears to be a maritime security or patrol operation under clear, sunny conditions.

    STRAIT OF HORMUZ

    07.18.2019

    Photo by Cpl. Jason Monty 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    190718-M-QS181-1103 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 18, 2019) Lance Cpl. Cole Matzke, assigned to the India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands watch during a Strait of Hormuz transit aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2019
    Date Posted: 07.25.2019 09:52
    Photo ID: 5611705
    VIRIN: 190718-M-QS181-1103
    Resolution: 3679x5151
    Size: 2.02 MB
    Location: STRAIT OF HORMUZ
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    Downloads: 9

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    Four military personnel in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are positioned on the bow deck of a naval vessel at sea. They are equipped with tactical gear, body armor, and at least one visible rifle. American flag decals are visible on the mooring bollards of the ship.
    A large amphibious assault ship is sailing in the foreground through hazy, overcast conditions, with at least two additional naval vessels visible in the background. Multiple helicopters are parked on the flight deck of the lead vessel, and signal flags are flying from the mast. The formation of ships appears to be underway at sea, likely conducting a naval exercise or transit operation.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage stands at a mounted weapon station on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The Marine is equipped with full combat gear and is positioned behind what appears to be an M240 series machine gun on a pedestal mount. The setting appears to be a maritime security or patrol operation under clear, sunny conditions.

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