Marines Conduct Maritime Operations [Image 3 of 6]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

05.17.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

A U.S. Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sets security aboard a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st MEU, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2026. The 31st MEU is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

• Date Taken: 05.17.2026
• Date Posted: 05.19.2026 17:58
• Photo ID: 9694199
• VIRIN: 260517-M-M0308-1269
• Resolution: 4835x3223
• Size: 3.34 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY