A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, moves positions during a ship defense exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the 7th Fleet area of operations, March 26, 2026. 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. Gerardo Mendez)
| Date Taken: | 03.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.27.2026 14:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9585690 |
| VIRIN: | 260326-M-BN482-1002 |
| Resolution: | 3840x2160 |
| Size: | 1.76 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 14 |
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