USS Somerset, USS San Diego, 15th MEU arrive in Alaska for Northern Edge 21 [Image 13 of 18]

GULF OF ALASKA

05.03.2021

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin  

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

210503-M-JX780-1593 GULF OF ALASKA (May 3, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit flies over the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as it maneuvers through the Gulf of Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

• Date Taken: 05.03.2021
• Date Posted: 05.04.2021 18:53
• Photo ID: 6629265
• VIRIN: 210503-M-JX780-1593
• Resolution: 4788x3192
• Size: 4.94 MB
• Location: GULF OF ALASKA