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    VBSS Exercise on USS Tripoli [Image 6 of 7]

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    VBSS Exercise on USS Tripoli

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    02.03.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Eric Reyes 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, depart from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), before conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2026. VBSS is part of maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or seize vessels of interest in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Reyes)

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    Date Taken: 02.03.2026
    Date Posted: 02.09.2026 05:05
    Photo ID: 9513144
    VIRIN: 260204-M-OO238-1009
    Resolution: 5389x3593
    Size: 2.9 MB
    Location: JP

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