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    31st MEU: VBSS

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    02.02.2022

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Alarcon 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    An M45A1 pistol is laid out on top of a Force Reconnaissance Marine’s loadout prior to a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Philippine Sea, Feb. 2, 2022. VBSS training reinforces the Marine Corps’ presence within the weapons engagement zone by having a team ready to act in a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Amphibious Ready 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. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2022
    Date Posted: 02.07.2022 05:04
    Photo ID: 7038335
    VIRIN: 220202-M-WN068-1002
    Resolution: 4819x3213
    Size: 9.81 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA

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