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    USS Freedom (LCS 1) Marine Embark [Image 2 of 6]

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    The image shows a military naval operation taking place inside what appears to be a well deck of an amphibious assault ship. Personnel in combat gear are operating a rubber inflatable boat (CRRC - Combat Rubber Raiding Craft) while crew members in orange life vests and hard hats observe and assist. The scene depicts what appears to be a special operations insertion or extraction exercise.

    U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    10.06.2020

    Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Steven Sheffield 

    Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1

    201006-N-TO604-1003
    EASTERN PACIFIC (October 06, 2020) – U.S. Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division recover a combat rubber raiding craft using the stern ramp on board littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). Embarked Marines and Sailors assigned to Freedom conducted small boat launch and recovery training, enhancing Navy and Marine Corps interoperability aboard littoral combat ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Operations Specialist Steve Sheffield)

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    Date Taken: 10.06.2020
    Date Posted: 10.20.2020 13:05
    Photo ID: 6396003
    VIRIN: 201006-N-TO604-1003
    Resolution: 1642x922
    Size: 480.67 KB
    Location: U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Downloads: 8

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered aboard what appears to be a naval vessel's well deck or cargo bay. They are collectively handling and maneuvering a large inflatable combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) loaded with tactical gear and backpacks. The scene depicts a training or operational preparation exercise involving amphibious assault boat handling.
    The image shows a military naval operation taking place inside what appears to be a well deck of an amphibious assault ship. Personnel in combat gear are operating a rubber inflatable boat (CRRC - Combat Rubber Raiding Craft) while crew members in orange life vests and hard hats observe and assist. The scene depicts what appears to be a special operations insertion or extraction exercise.
    A naval or coast guard personnel standing on the deck of a ship is holding up a red signaling paddle toward a small inflatable boat in the distance on open water. The person is wearing standard maritime safety gear including an orange life vest and blue hard hat. The scene appears to depict a boat operations or small craft signaling exercise.
    Two personnel wearing communication headsets are observed from behind in what appears to be a ship's control tower or bridge, overlooking a flight deck. A military attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-1Z Viper or similar Bell attack helicopter variant, is positioned on the deck with rotors spinning. The scene takes place at sea, with open water and an overcast sky visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, marked with the number '41' and 'MARINES' on the fuselage, is lifting off from the flight deck of a naval vessel over open ocean. Two crew members are visible in the tandem cockpit. The helicopter is armed with visible weapons systems including what appears to be a chin-mounted gun turret and wing-mounted ordnance.
    A military helicopter is hovering above a naval vessel's flight deck over open ocean. The helicopter appears to be in the process of landing or departing from the ship's helipad. The scene is captured under overcast, hazy conditions at sea.

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    1st Marine Division
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