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    Oak Hill Deployment [Image 4 of 6]

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    Three military personnel in full combat gear stand at the railing of a naval vessel, observing a desert waterway that appears to be the Suez Canal. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms, tactical vests, and helmets while looking toward a flat-bottomed ferry or barge vessel in the distance. Sandy desert terrain and utility infrastructure are visible on the far bank under clear blue skies.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    06.15.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Griffin Kersting 

    Navy Public Affairs Support Element East - (Active)

    2000615-N-VP266-1026 SUEZ CANAL (June 15, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) watch while the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) transits the Suez Canal, June 15, 2020. Oak Hill, with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the 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 critical choke points to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Griffin Kersting)

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2020
    Date Posted: 06.22.2020 04:15
    Photo ID: 6247482
    VIRIN: 200615-N-VP266-1026
    Resolution: 4240x3029
    Size: 1.16 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    Web Views: 45
    Downloads: 4

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    An aerial view from the bridge or mast of a naval warship transiting a wide, straight canal, consistent with the Suez Canal based on the arid desert terrain and canal infrastructure visible on both banks. The ship's bow points northward or southward along the waterway, with military or industrial equipment visible on the left bank. The image is taken during daylight under clear sky conditions.
    A Navy sailor aboard what appears to be the USS Oak Hill is sanitizing metal railings on the ship's deck using a spray bottle of Ecolab disinfectant cleaner. The sailor is wearing personal protective equipment including blue latex gloves, a white face mask, glasses, and a tan USS cap while dressed in dark navy coveralls. The setting is a ship deck in what appears to be a sunny, arid environment based on the bright light and visible shoreline in the background.
    A gray naval warship is transiting through a wide canal flanked by sandy embankments, consistent with the Suez Canal. The view is taken from an elevated position on the ship's superstructure, looking forward over the bow toward the canal ahead. Construction equipment and cranes are visible in the distance on the right bank, suggesting ongoing infrastructure work.
    Three military personnel in full combat gear stand at the railing of a naval vessel, observing a desert waterway that appears to be the Suez Canal. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms, tactical vests, and helmets while looking toward a flat-bottomed ferry or barge vessel in the distance. Sandy desert terrain and utility infrastructure are visible on the far bank under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Navy sailor identified by the name tag 'SYKES' is using a large, mount-stabilized military binocular system aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. The sailor is simultaneously speaking into a handheld radio while scanning through the optics. The setting appears to be a coastal or arid environment under clear, bright skies.
    A person in a navy blue uniform and face mask is using a mounted optical sighting or navigation instrument, likely aboard a military vessel. The individual is wearing sunglasses and leaning in to look through the eyepiece of the device. The setting appears to be an outdoor deck in bright, sunny conditions.

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