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    USS Essex Transits the Strait of Hormuz

    USS PORTLAND (LPD 27), STRAIT OF HORMUZ

    09.17.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 17, 2021) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Strait of Hormuz in formation behind the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27). Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2021
    Date Posted: 09.21.2021 10:09
    Photo ID: 6847846
    VIRIN: 210917-M-HB658-1016
    Resolution: 5946x3964
    Size: 927.89 KB
    Location: USS PORTLAND (LPD 27), STRAIT OF HORMUZ

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