U.S. Marines and Sailors secure a U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment attached HIMARS to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. 3/12 integration with the 31st MEU demonstrates the ability to execute Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the flexibility to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the 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. Matthew Morales)
Date Taken: | 08.12.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.20.2024 03:28 |
Photo ID: | 8599697 |
VIRIN: | 240813-M-AO923-1637 |
Resolution: | 6116x3440 |
Size: | 9.03 MB |
Location: | KIN BLUE TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, JP |
Web Views: | 54 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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