U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Reppert, a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares his gear in preparation for a helicopter raid exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2, 2024. The exercise simulated taking control of an enemy airfield and supporting further denial operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of USS 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. Reppert is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)
| Date Taken: | 02.02.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2024 00:50 |
| Photo ID: | 8222765 |
| VIRIN: | 240202-M-NY312-1073 |
| Resolution: | 4740x3160 |
| Size: | 10.56 MB |
| Location: | USS AMERICA, PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 87 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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