(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    11th MEU Marines Conduct Marksmanship Training Aboard USS Portland [Image 4 of 13]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A heavily equipped military service member, wearing MARPAT desert camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, stands in a ready position on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. The individual is outfitted with advanced tactical gear including night vision devices, communications equipment, and is carrying an assault rifle. Additional personnel are visible in the background on the same deck.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    06.26.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Childs, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to fire at simulated targets on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during marksmanship training in the Indian Ocean, June 26, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 06.26.2026
    Date Posted: 06.27.2026 05:46
    Photo ID: 9777238
    VIRIN: 260626-M-CK747-1132
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.43 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 91
    Downloads: 6

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, 11th MEU Marines Conduct Marksmanship Training Aboard USS Portland [Image 13 of 13], by LCpl Luke Rodriguez, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    The image shows military personnel, likely U.S. Marines based on MARPAT camouflage uniforms, conducting a live-fire or weapons training exercise on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. The foreground soldier is aiming an M4/M16-style carbine equipped with optics, a vertical foregrip, and rail-mounted accessories. Additional armed personnel are visible in the background, suggesting a coordinated drill or readiness exercise.
    A military training exercise is depicted, showing armed personnel in full combat gear examining shooting targets mounted on wooden posts. The targets are standard silhouette-style paper targets with a human figure graphic, showing visible bullet holes from prior shooting. The setting appears to be on a naval vessel or elevated platform overlooking open ocean.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is in a prone or kneeling firing position on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. The individual is aiming a rifle equipped with an optic scope and accessories toward a range setup marked with orange cones. Additional personnel are visible in the background near the ship's railing, suggesting a live-fire or weapons qualification exercise.
    A heavily equipped military service member, wearing MARPAT desert camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, stands in a ready position on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. The individual is outfitted with advanced tactical gear including night vision devices, communications equipment, and is carrying an assault rifle. Additional personnel are visible in the background on the same deck.
    The image shows military personnel conducting what appears to be a live-fire or weapons training exercise on the deck of a naval vessel. At least three soldiers in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) are visible, aiming rifles toward paper targets set up at the far end of the deck. The setting is an open ocean environment with an overcast sky.
    A motion-blurred image depicting military personnel in full tactical gear moving in formation during low-light or dusk conditions. The soldiers are equipped with night vision devices, weapon-mounted lights, and full combat kit. The image has a dramatic, cinematic quality likely captured during a training exercise or operational scenario.
    The image depicts a group of military personnel, likely U.S. Marines based on the visible MARPAT camouflage pattern and American flag patch, conducting a live-fire exercise on what appears to be a ship's deck or similar flat surface. The soldiers are equipped with night vision devices (NVDs) mounted on their helmets, tactical vests, and rifles. A muzzle flash is visible from the lead shooter's weapon, indicating active firing during what appears to be a low-light or dusk training evolution.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are standing on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck or helicopter landing pad, surrounded by open ocean. The personnel are equipped with helmets, tactical vests, and appear to be assembled in a loose formation. The image has a dark, high-contrast aesthetic with motion blur affecting several foreground figures.
    A person in camouflage attire is firing a weapon on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. A muzzle flash is visible at the end of the firearm, indicating active discharge. The image is heavily blurred with shallow depth of field, suggesting a dynamic, close-range photographic capture.
    A line of military personnel in combat gear are conducting a live-fire weapons training exercise on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel at dusk or dawn. Muzzle flashes are visible from their rifles, and spent brass casings can be seen on the deck. The image is motion-blurred, suggesting a slow shutter speed was used to capture the firing sequence.
    A motion-blurred photograph showing multiple armed military personnel conducting what appears to be a live-fire or tactical training exercise on the deck of a naval vessel. The image captures movement and action, with shooting targets visible in the background to the right. The overcast sky and open water horizon confirm an at-sea maritime environment.
    The image shows a shooting range environment where paper targets depicting hooded figures with printed bullseye markings are visible. A person's hand and arm are touching or examining the foreground target, which shows visible bullet holes. The scene is dimly lit with a focused light source illuminating the targets.
    A military or law enforcement personnel wearing tactical gear and a helmet with mounted equipment is examining shooting targets in a dark environment using a handheld flashlight. The targets on the wall show visible bullet hole patterns and concentric circle scoring rings. The scene appears to be a nighttime or low-light range assessment activity.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    US 7th Fleet, Marines, Range, Pride of The Pacific, USS Portland, BLT 3/5

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery