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    Makin Island ARG, 15th MEU, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conduct maritime operations off Somali coast [Image 1 of 11]

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    A military or coast guard personnel member is observed from behind, standing on the deck of a vessel and observing a large ship in the distance across open water. The foreground is intentionally blurred, with military equipment visible on the left side. The scene suggests a maritime surveillance or escort operation.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    12.23.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin  

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    201223-M-JX780-3023 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole, visual information chief with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to photograph the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) steam through the ocean from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

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    Date Taken: 12.23.2020
    Date Posted: 12.30.2020 23:48
    Photo ID: 6470705
    VIRIN: 201223-M-JX780-3023
    Resolution: 5022x3348
    Size: 7.25 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 50
    Downloads: 14

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    A military or coast guard personnel member is observed from behind, standing on the deck of a vessel and observing a large ship in the distance across open water. The foreground is intentionally blurred, with military equipment visible on the left side. The scene suggests a maritime surveillance or escort operation.
    A large naval vessel is visible on the distant horizon over open ocean, partially obscured by haze or sea mist. The ship appears to be a warship or amphibious assault vessel based on its silhouette, with multiple superstructure elements visible. The sea surface shows moderate chop with light reflecting off the waves.
    A wide open ocean scene photographed from the deck of a vessel, showing a large ship silhouetted on the distant horizon. The water is deep blue and choppy with light reflecting off the surface. Atmospheric haze partially obscures the distant vessel, suggesting significant distance between the two ships.
    The image is taken through a narrow gap between two dark structural elements, framing a distant view of what appears to be two large vessels at sea, possibly engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer or sailing in close proximity. The open ocean is visible with sunlight reflecting off choppy water, and a hazy sky forms the backdrop. The framing creates a voyeuristic or surveillance-like perspective.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is photographing a distant vessel on the open ocean using a camera with a telephoto lens. The photo is taken from the deck of a naval vessel, with large cylindrical equipment visible in the foreground. A ship is visible on the horizon in the background.
    A large vessel, likely a cargo ship or tanker, is visible at a significant distance on open ocean water. The ship is partially obscured by haze or sea fog, giving it a silhouetted, ghostly appearance against a pale blue-grey sky. The foreground shows sunlight glinting off choppy blue ocean water.
    The image is taken from the bow of a naval or military vessel looking out over open ocean. The sea surface is choppy with sunlight reflecting off the waves, creating a glittering effect. A second vessel is visible as a dark silhouette on the distant horizon, partially obscured by haze.
    An aerial or elevated view from the bow of a naval or military vessel underway at sea, showing the ship's forward deck with mooring equipment and a mounted weapon system. The open ocean stretches to the horizon with sunlight reflecting off choppy blue water. A second vessel is visible as a small silhouette in the far distance near the upper left horizon.
    The image is taken from inside a ship's bridge, looking through a porthole or bridge window toward open ocean. A distant vessel is visible on the horizon, silhouetted against a hazy sky. The foreground shows part of the ship's navigation equipment, likely a compass or binnacle.
    A distant vessel is visible on the horizon of an open ocean, photographed from sea level. The ship appears as a dark silhouette against a hazy blue-grey sky, suggesting significant distance between the camera and the subject. The ocean surface shows moderate chop with small whitecaps, indicating light to moderate wind conditions.
    The image is taken through a porthole or circular window of a vessel, looking out over a deep blue open ocean. On the distant horizon, a small vessel or ship silhouette is barely visible through slight atmospheric haze. The foreground is dominated by the dark curved frame of the porthole, creating a dramatic compositional framing effect.

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