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    31st MEU conducts Mk VI live fire exercise [Image 3 of 24]

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    Three military personnel wearing red safety vests and orange helmets with hearing protection are loading or securing a missile/ordnance onto a military attack helicopter on what appears to be a ship's flight deck. The crew members are identified by name tags on their vests: CHAVEZ, TURNER, and a partially visible third name. The helicopter displays 'JET DANGER INTAKE' warning markings and appears to be a AH-1Z Viper or similar attack helicopter used by the U.S. Marine Corps.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    02.27.2021

    Photo by 1st Lt. Stephanie Murphy 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load ordnance onto AH-1Z Cobra helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) prior to a live fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 27, 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 1st Lt. Stephanie Murphy)

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    Date Taken: 02.27.2021
    Date Posted: 03.04.2021 06:26
    Photo ID: 6540172
    VIRIN: 210227-M-DW042-1008
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 1.27 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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