210809-N-MT581-1203
SAIPAN (Aug. 9, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Mason Hicken, from Parker, Colo. assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, gives directions to line handlers as a Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) attached ACU 1 prepares to moor in Saipan during exercise Freedom Banner 2021, Aug. 9. Freedom Banner is an annual exercise that involves strategic projection of the Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) and associated combat forces. This year’s iteration supports Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021, which is designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operation across multiple Fleets in support of the joint force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Curtis D. Spencer)
| Date Taken: | 08.09.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 08.11.2021 21:28 |
| Photo ID: | 6778755 |
| VIRIN: | 210809-N-MT581-1203 |
| Resolution: | 3310x1942 |
| Size: | 444.68 KB |
| Location: | SAIPAN, U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Hometown: | PARKER, COLORADO, US |
| Web Views: | 36 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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