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    31st MEU welcomes first Space Force LNO aboard USS America [Image 1 of 3]

    31st MEU welcomes first Space Force LNO aboard USS America

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    09.16.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2020) 1st Lt. Rio Sarmiento, assigned to the 16th Space Control Squadron (SPCS), was administered the oath of office into the United States Space Force by U.S. Marine Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of the 31st MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Sarmiento was transferred from being an Air Force Space Operations Officer to becoming the first Space Force Liaison Officer (LNO) deployed with the 31st MEU. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2020
    Date Posted: 09.29.2020 20:52
    Photo ID: 6374353
    VIRIN: 200927-M-DW042-2001
    Resolution: 2517x1678
    Size: 1.93 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA

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