A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M1911 .45-caliber pistol in a timed drill during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 15, 2021. FRP Marines regularly conduct live fire drills to maintain maritime readiness and proficiency with multiple weapon systems. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group 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 Lance Cpl. Malik Lewis)
Date Taken: | 08.15.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.19.2021 21:08 |
Photo ID: | 6789015 |
VIRIN: | 210815-M-IS612-0940 |
Resolution: | 2224x1483 |
Size: | 1.62 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 66 |
Downloads: | 36 |
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