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    USS Somerset participates in exercise La Perouse 2021 [Image 27 of 29]

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    A naval formation of approximately 8-10 military vessels is sailing in open ocean under hazy, overcast conditions. The formation includes at least one large amphibious assault ship or helicopter carrier as the prominent vessel in the foreground, accompanied by smaller escort vessels such as frigates or destroyers. The arrangement suggests a multinational or fleet exercise formation.

    BAY OF BENGAL

    04.07.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin  

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    210407-M-JX780-1938 BAY OF BENGAL (April 7, 2021) – The U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), maneuvers in formation with French Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, Indian Navy, and Australian Royal Navy ships through the Bay of Bengal. The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. La Perouse is an exercise during the annual French Navy midshipman deployment called Mission Jeanne d'Arc. The exercise is designed to conduct training, enhance cooperation in maritime surveillance, maritime interdiction operations, and air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

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    Date Taken: 04.07.2021
    Date Posted: 04.10.2021 02:48
    Photo ID: 6593113
    VIRIN: 210407-M-JX780-1938
    Resolution: 4690x2638
    Size: 4.54 MB
    Location: BAY OF BENGAL
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