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    Mark VI refuels alongside USS Ashland [Image 5 of 6]

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    A downward-looking photograph taken from the deck or bow of a sailing vessel, showing rigging components over open ocean water. The image captures rope lines, a metal stay or forestay, and knot work against a backdrop of deep blue, white-capped sea. The perspective suggests the vessel is underway in moderately rough conditions.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    02.25.2021

    Photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez       

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    A knot designed to alleviate the weight of a fuel line lifts the hose during a refueling aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 25, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 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: 02.25.2021
    Date Posted: 02.26.2021 21:38
    Photo ID: 6534113
    VIRIN: 210225-M-MR595-0384
    Resolution: 3988x2659
    Size: 1.25 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
    Web Views: 28
    Downloads: 5

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    The image is taken from the deck or side of a large naval vessel, showing a gun barrel and safety netting in the foreground, with two smaller military patrol or patrol craft boats underway in the open ocean in the background. The two smaller vessels are creating visible bow wakes, indicating they are moving at speed. The perspective suggests this is a formation or escort operation at sea.
    A gray military patrol boat is underway at high speed on open ocean, generating significant bow spray and wake. Multiple armed personnel in military combat gear are positioned on the deck and superstructure. The vessel appears to be a Mark VI patrol boat or similar naval craft equipped with multiple weapon systems.
    Two military personnel in tactical gear are working on what appears to be a naval vessel, handling ropes and lines at the edge of the ship. One individual is wearing a flight helmet and camouflage uniform, while the other wears a tactical vest over olive drab clothing. The scene appears to depict a maritime boarding or vessel transfer operation, with open ocean visible in the background.
    Two pairs of tattooed hands rest on what appears to be the railing of a vessel at sea. Each person is wearing a digital/sport watch, and both have visible tattoos on their hands and forearms. The background shows churning ocean water, suggesting the vessel is in motion.
    A downward-looking photograph taken from the deck or bow of a sailing vessel, showing rigging components over open ocean water. The image captures rope lines, a metal stay or forestay, and knot work against a backdrop of deep blue, white-capped sea. The perspective suggests the vessel is underway in moderately rough conditions.
    A gray military patrol vessel is navigating at high speed through open ocean, generating significant wake and white water spray on both sides of the hull. The vessel appears to be a naval craft equipped with communications and sensor equipment on its superstructure. The sea conditions appear moderately rough under a partly cloudy sky.

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    31st MEU
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