Oak Hill Deployment [Image 17 of 22]

ARABIAN GULF

02.17.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Griffin Kersting 

Navy Public Affairs Support Element East - (Active)

200217-N-VP266-1016 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 17, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) start and test amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). Oak Hill, with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with embarked 26th MEU, 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 Griffin Kersting)

• Date Taken: 02.17.2020
• Date Posted: 02.24.2020 01:05
• Photo ID: 6110844
• VIRIN: 200217-N-VP266-1016
• Resolution: 3826x2344
• Size: 1.1 MB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF