U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class Jose Jabat with Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) operates a crane during maintenance of an F-35B Lightning II jet aboard LHA-7, in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 21, 2022. F-35B maintainers, supported by Sailors operating a crane for lifting, regularly perform maintenance to ensure the aircraft’s readiness for flight operations. Jabat is a native of Oxnard, California. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli 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. Christopher R. Lape)
Date Taken: | 09.21.2022 |
Date Posted: | 09.23.2022 09:28 |
Photo ID: | 7431994 |
VIRIN: | 220921-M-MJ391-1170 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 3.41 MB |
Location: | USS TRIPOLI (LHA 7), PHILIPPINE SEA |
Hometown: | OXNARD, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 79 |
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