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    Amphibious Operations Aboard USS Harpers Ferry [Image 4 of 8]

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    The image shows amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) operating in open water, loaded with military personnel and equipment. A large naval vessel, likely an amphibious transport dock or landing ship, is visible in the background emitting smoke. This appears to be a military amphibious assault exercise or operation.

    GULF OF ADEN

    08.15.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck 

    Amphibious Squadron 5

    190815-N-EZ002-1094

    GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2019) Assault Amphibious Vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cruise towards land after exiting the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU and is 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck)

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2019
    Date Posted: 08.15.2019 14:21
    Photo ID: 5671024
    VIRIN: 190815-N-EZ002-1094
    Resolution: 1873x1338
    Size: 830 KB
    Location: GULF OF ADEN
    Web Views: 114
    Downloads: 9

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    A woman wearing glasses and a brown/olive military-style t-shirt is operating what appears to be a vessel or vehicle at night. She is looking upward with a focused expression, illuminated by artificial lighting against a dark background. A bright light source on a pole and what appears to be a full moon are visible behind her.
    A large US Navy amphibious warfare ship is conducting a well deck launch operation at sea, deploying multiple Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) into open water. The illuminated well deck at the stern of the vessel is clearly visible, with several AAVs already in the water moving away from the ship. The image appears to capture a military amphibious exercise or operation under overcast, low-light conditions.
    A large naval amphibious warfare ship is positioned at sea with its stern gate open and illuminated, deploying multiple amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) that are moving in formation across the water toward the camera. The scene appears to depict an amphibious landing exercise or operation, with the vehicles creating wakes and some smoke visible near the ship. The image was taken at low light conditions, likely dawn or dusk.
    The image shows amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) operating in open water, loaded with military personnel and equipment. A large naval vessel, likely an amphibious transport dock or landing ship, is visible in the background emitting smoke. This appears to be a military amphibious assault exercise or operation.
    The image shows multiple amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) moving through open ocean waters, likely during a military exercise or amphibious landing operation. At least three vehicles are visible in formation, with personnel visible in the open hatches. The photo is taken at low light conditions, likely dawn or dusk, giving the scene a muted, overcast appearance.
    A large military naval vessel is photographed at sea during sunset or sunrise conditions, silhouetted against a golden, cloud-streaked sky. The ship bears a visible hull number '49' on its bow and appears to be a US Navy amphibious warfare ship. The vessel is stationary or moving slowly on moderately choppy open ocean waters.
    A person wearing a blue hard hat, orange life vest, and glasses is seated in a small inflatable boat on open water, looking toward a large naval vessel. The ship in the background bears the hull number '49' and partial text that appears to read 'HARPERS FERRY'. The scene appears to be a maritime military operation, likely a small boat patrol or transfer operation.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious warfare ship is photographed from the stern quarter while underway or anchored in open water. The vessel displays a well-deck opening at the stern, characteristic of amphibious dock landing ships (LSD or LPD class). Mountainous terrain is visible in the hazy background, suggesting a coastal or littoral environment.

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    USS HARPERS FERRY
    UNDERWAY
    NAVCENT
    (ARG)
    LSD 49
    LSD
    UNITED STATES NAVY
    AMPHIBIOUS DOCK-LANDING SHIP
    HARPERS FERRY-CLASS
    USS BOXER AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP
    FORGED BY THE SEA
    DEPLOYMENT
    SAILORS
    U.S. NAVY
    U.S. 5TH FLEET
    USCENTCOM

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