U.S. Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope off a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, during visit, board, search and seizure training off the coast of California, July 25, 2026. This advanced VBSS capability provided by the MRF gives the 13th MEU an organic, combat credible element able to support larger Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Maritime Interdiction Operation capabilities. 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. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)
| Date Taken: | 07.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.07.2026 19:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9847387 |
| VIRIN: | 260725-M-TU861-1096 |
| Resolution: | 6470x4315 |
| Size: | 5.71 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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