211015-N-VQ947-1038 RED SEA (Oct. 15, 2021) — Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Butier, left, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) and Lance Cpl. Gavin Kirker, right, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand watch on the bridge wing as the ship arrives at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 15. Portland and the 11th MEU 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates)
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.05.2021 14:38 |
| Photo ID: | 6925087 |
| VIRIN: | 211015-N-VQ947-1038 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 891.89 KB |
| Location: | RED SEA |
| Web Views: | 41 |
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