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    11th MEU, USS John P. Murtha Strait of Hormuz Transit [Image 1 of 4]

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    Two military personnel wearing helmets are observing a gray naval vessel from a foreground position, with the ship visible between them in the middle distance. The vessel appears to be a small warship or patrol boat underway on open water. The image is composed with the observers in soft focus foreground and the ship in sharp focus center frame.

    STRAIT OF HORMUZ

    08.12.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    190812-M-HB658-1276 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019) Marines assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) observe an Iranian fast attack craft from the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), during a strait transit. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 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 Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2019
    Date Posted: 08.14.2019 08:26
    Photo ID: 5666422
    VIRIN: 190812-M-HB658-1276
    Resolution: 5202x3468
    Size: 2.09 MB
    Location: STRAIT OF HORMUZ
    Web Views: 183
    Downloads: 29

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    Two military personnel wearing helmets are observing a gray naval vessel from a foreground position, with the ship visible between them in the middle distance. The vessel appears to be a small warship or patrol boat underway on open water. The image is composed with the observers in soft focus foreground and the ship in sharp focus center frame.
    A military service member in full combat gear stands on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel, looking out toward a foggy horizon with distant lights visible. The soldier is photographed from behind during low-light conditions, likely at dusk or dawn. The atmospheric haze and bokeh lights in the background suggest an at-sea environment.
    Two military personnel in desert digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniforms are observing a maritime scene from what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. One individual is using a handheld radio while both look out toward the open water, where multiple vessels and a helicopter are visible in the distance. Name tapes on the helmets read 'DILL' and partially 'VARA' (or similar).
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is seen aiming through a rifle scope, wearing MARPAT desert camouflage uniform and helmet with tactical accessories. A name tape and 'USMC' branch tape are visible on the chest of the plate carrier vest. The image is a close-up action shot with a blurred background suggesting an outdoor maritime or open-air environment.

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