U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scan for small unmanned aircraft systems with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026. The simulated strait transit was conducted to refine the 11th MEU’s ability to integrate with the Navy for enhanced force protection. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.28.2026 00:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9495900 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-M-YF186-1048 |
| Resolution: | 5114x2877 |
| Size: | 2.82 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 15 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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