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

GULF OF ALASKA

05.03.2021

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin  

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

210503-M-JX780-1621 GULF OF ALASKA (May 3, 2021) – The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) 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 18:37
• Photo ID: 6629267
• VIRIN: 210503-M-JX780-1621
• Resolution: 3325x4987
• Size: 5.16 MB
• Location: GULF OF ALASKA