U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stage their gear in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operation 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)
Date Taken: | 02.02.2022 |
Date Posted: | 02.07.2022 05:04 |
Photo ID: | 7038336 |
VIRIN: | 220202-M-WN068-1005 |
Resolution: | 4932x3288 |
Size: | 9.14 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 295 |
Downloads: | 23 |
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