Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) maritime raid force fast rope aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while at sea March 19, 2013. The 26th MEU is deploying to the 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet areas of operation. The MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based, quick-reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis-response and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)
| Date Taken: | 03.19.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2013 10:52 |
| Photo ID: | 890842 |
| VIRIN: | 130319-M-BS001-047 |
| Resolution: | 2469x3456 |
| Size: | 1.35 MB |
| Location: | USS KEARSARGE, AT SEA |
| Web Views: | 47 |
| Downloads: | 17 |
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