190812-N-NB544-1016 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits the Strait of Hormuz behind the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) and amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operation 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. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)
| Date Taken: | 08.12.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 08.12.2019 12:47 |
| Photo ID: | 5660702 |
| VIRIN: | 190812-N-NB544-1016 |
| Resolution: | 3573x2382 |
| Size: | 1.15 MB |
| Location: | STRAIT OF HORMUZ |
| Web Views: | 58 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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