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    BLT 2/4 Conducts a Ship to Shore Movement Aboard USS Anchorage [Image 6 of 17]

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    A wheeled armored military vehicle in green camouflage pattern is positioned inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The vehicle bears the marking '3A204' on its hull and is equipped with a roof-mounted weapon system. The setting suggests a military amphibious operation or loading/unloading exercise.

    CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Mary Jenni 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage an amphibious combat vehicle on the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), prior to conducting a ship to shore movement, during routine operations and integrated training off the coast of California, June 28, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 19:03
    Photo ID: 9791459
    VIRIN: 260628-M-EF648-1078
    Resolution: 6449x4299
    Size: 2.82 MB
    Location: CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 17
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    A military officer in combat gear and tactical vest addresses a group of assembled personnel in what appears to be the interior of a naval vessel or military ship, identifiable by the large white pipes, ductwork, and industrial ceiling structure. The speaker stands facing the assembled troops who are seated or standing with their backs to the camera. The setting suggests a pre-mission briefing or operational address.
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    A military personnel in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) uniform is writing on a small notepad or field notebook using a pen. The individual is equipped with tactical gear including a magazine pouch and appears to be recording information on a form with visible grid lines and handwritten entries. A second uniformed individual is partially visible in the background.
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    A wheeled armored military vehicle in green camouflage pattern is positioned inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The vehicle bears the marking '3A204' on its hull and is equipped with a roof-mounted weapon system. The setting suggests a military amphibious operation or loading/unloading exercise.
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