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    Recon rehearses VBSS aboard USS Ashland [Image 1 of 20]

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    Three military helicopters are flying in formation against a partly cloudy sky. The central helicopter is the closest to the camera and appears to be a medium-lift utility helicopter, while two additional helicopters are visible at greater distances on the left and right sides. The image captures what appears to be a coordinated military flight operation or exercise.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    02.03.2021

    Photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez       

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Navy and Marine helicopters fly toward the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a visit, board, search and seizure rehearsal in the Philippine Sea, on Feb. 2, 2021. VBSS is part of maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 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 Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)

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    Date Taken: 02.03.2021
    Date Posted: 02.10.2021 21:06
    Photo ID: 6511616
    VIRIN: 210202-M-MR595-0151
    Resolution: 4241x2386
    Size: 264.76 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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    Three military helicopters are flying in formation against a partly cloudy sky. The central helicopter is the closest to the camera and appears to be a medium-lift utility helicopter, while two additional helicopters are visible at greater distances on the left and right sides. The image captures what appears to be a coordinated military flight operation or exercise.
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    Two military personnel in full combat gear are exiting or staging near a U.S. Navy helicopter marked '07 USS AMERICA' on what appears to be a ship's flight deck. The helicopter bears a squadron insignia and is identified as assigned to the USS America (LHA-6). The scene depicts a tactical insertion or training exercise with armed operators deploying from the aircraft.
    A group of heavily armed military personnel in full combat gear are moving tactically across what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53 Super Stallion, is visible in the background with rotors spinning. The scene depicts what appears to be a combat insertion or shipboard tactical exercise.
    A U.S. Marines military operation is underway on the deck of a naval vessel, with armed Marines in full combat gear moving across the ship's deck. A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter marked 'MARINES' hovers overhead, likely supporting a ship-boarding or amphibious assault exercise. Military vehicles, equipment crates, and ship infrastructure are visible on the deck.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear and gas mask is using an angle grinder to cut through a metal panel, producing a shower of sparks. The operator is identified by helmet marking 'F316' and wears MARPAT digital camouflage with extensive tactical equipment. The setting appears to be a naval vessel or military installation, likely during a breaching or maritime interdiction training exercise.
    A worker wearing leather protective gloves is operating a power tool, likely an angle grinder or cutting tool, against a wooden post or beam. The tool is generating a dramatic shower of bright orange and gold sparks that scatter widely across the frame. The image appears to be taken at a construction or demolition site with additional wooden structures visible in the background.
    A person wearing tactical/military-style gear is using a power cutting tool (likely an angle grinder or similar abrasive saw) to cut through a metal surface, generating a large shower of orange sparks and visible flames at the base. The operator appears to be wearing gloves and a tactical vest, working against what appears to be a rusted metal panel reinforced with wooden framing. The image captures the intense heat and light of the cutting operation in close-up detail.
    Two heavily equipped military or special operations personnel are climbing a metal ladder structure, photographed from a low angle against an overcast sky. Both individuals are wearing full tactical gear including helmets, body armor, backpacks, and carrying weapons. The image is backlit, creating a strong silhouette effect that emphasizes their outlines and equipment.
    A group of heavily armed military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a tactical boarding or ship-clearing exercise on the deck of a naval vessel. The soldiers are equipped with full combat gear including helmets with communications equipment, body armor, and assault rifles. Helmet markings with alphanumeric codes (F312, F314, F-2, F003, F31x) are visible, suggesting unit or role identification.
    A military or law enforcement operator is photographed in close-up while taking a tactical position behind cover, aiming a weapon toward the camera. The subject is equipped with advanced tactical gear including night vision devices, ballistic eyewear, and a weapon-mounted optic with a visible red dot. The image captures a training or operational scenario with sharp focus on the subject's face and equipment.
    A metal door or hatch, likely on a naval vessel or military installation, features a small rectangular porthole window through which a silhouetted figure in tactical/military gear is visible. The door is marked with stenciled codes 'QAWTD' and '06-23-2', along with a red warning label reading 'DANGER THIS OPENS TO'. The surface shows signs of age with rust around the bolts and rivets.
    An upward-looking (worm's-eye view) photograph captures a large lattice crane structure in the upper right, with multiple suspension cables and a pulley/sheave block in the foreground. A small aircraft silhouette, consistent with a military jet, is visible in the mid-left portion of the sky. The image is backlit with the sun partially obscured behind the crane boom, creating lens flare and strong silhouette contrast against a partly cloudy sky.
    A large military helicopter is photographed from below against a partly cloudy sky with the sun visible in the upper left. The helicopter appears to be a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion or similar heavy-lift variant, identifiable by its seven-blade main rotor and distinctive fuselage shape. The rotor blades show significant motion blur, indicating active flight.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a US Marines CH-53E Super Stallion, is photographed from below against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft is in active flight with its main rotor blades visibly spinning and motion-blurred. The image captures the underside and nose of the helicopter in a dramatic low-angle perspective.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are positioned on what appears to be a naval vessel deck, alongside a light tactical vehicle. The soldiers are equipped with helmets, night-vision mounts, communications headsets, and firearms. A military helicopter is visible in the background hovering over open water.
    A group of heavily equipped military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand on a naval vessel's flight deck facing an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter with rotors spinning. The scene appears to depict a pre-boarding or insertion operation, likely a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) or special operations exercise. A second vessel is visible on the horizon in the background.
    A military helicopter with rotors spinning sits on the flight deck of a naval vessel, with crew members visible near the aircraft. The text '07 USS AMERICA' is partially visible on the helicopter's fuselage, indicating this is aboard the USS America (LHA-6), an amphibious assault ship. At least one additional ship is visible on the horizon, and a second helicopter can be seen airborne in the background.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky MH-60 Sea Hawk variant, is shown in low-altitude flight with its side door open and multiple armed personnel standing on the skids or door threshold. The aircraft bears the number '03' on its fuselage along with a squadron insignia patch. The scene appears to depict a tactical insertion or fast-rope preparation exercise.
    A military operator in full tactical gear, including a helmet marked 'F316' with mounted night vision goggles, is positioned in the foreground in silhouette. In the background, a military helicopter hovers low over open ocean water under a partly cloudy sky. The scene suggests a maritime special operations or amphibious exercise.

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