211021-N-VQ947-1156 RED SEA (Oct. 21, 2021) — A landing craft, air cushion, attached to Assault Craft Unit Five, launches from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), Oct. 21. 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 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: | 10.21.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.09.2021 13:32 |
| Photo ID: | 6930422 |
| VIRIN: | 211021-N-VQ947-1156 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 753.71 KB |
| Location: | RED SEA |
| Web Views: | 29 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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Air Cushion (LCAC)
Landing Craft
Amphibious operations
United States Navy
Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
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