U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport a simulated adversary during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 1, 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 Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)
| Date Taken: | 01.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.09.2026 05:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9513215 |
| VIRIN: | 260201-M-MH864-1312 |
| Resolution: | 3238x2160 |
| Size: | 1.69 MB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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