200326-M-IR130-1043 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 26, 2020) Cpl. Jonathan Whitaker, flight line mechanic, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secures an engine cover to an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 26, 2020. Bataan, 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 Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)
| Date Taken: | 03.26.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 03.28.2020 07:45 |
| Photo ID: | 6152728 |
| VIRIN: | 200326-M-IR130-1043 |
| Resolution: | 5185x3457 |
| Size: | 468.14 KB |
| Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 28 |
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