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    LCF-24: Marime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile [Image 17 of 31]

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    A military service member in combat gear is aiming a scoped rifle from what appears to be a helicopter doorway over open ocean. A naval vessel is visible in the background on the water below. The image appears to depict an aerial maritime security or training operation.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.21.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, provides aerial sniper support during a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 21, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 09:38
    Photo ID: 9882682
    VIRIN: 260821-M-TH104-1580
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 2.13 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 11
    Downloads: 3

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    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) designated '11MRX 1001' is being hoisted by a crane davit from a US Navy vessel over open ocean. Three personnel are visible aboard the suspended small craft, with one wearing a blue hard hat and another in a US Navy-marked shirt. The operation appears to be a boat launch or recovery evolution conducted at sea.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is being hoisted or lowered alongside a large naval vessel using davit lines over open ocean. Several personnel in military/tactical gear are aboard the small craft during the operation. The image is taken from an elevated angle on the ship's hull, showing the boat partially suspended above choppy blue water.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is being hoisted or lowered alongside a large naval vessel using a davit crane system over open ocean. Several personnel are visible aboard the small boat, with at least two wearing high-visibility helmets. The operation appears to be a boat deployment or recovery exercise conducted at sea.
    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) marked '11MRX 1001' carrying multiple military personnel in combat gear approaches the hull of a large vessel at sea. The personnel appear to be conducting a maritime boarding or visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) operation or training exercise. A small American flag is visible on the bow of the RHIB.
    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is underway at high speed on open blue water, carrying multiple personnel in military combat gear and camouflage uniforms. The boat appears to be a military or law enforcement tactical vessel equipped with a center console, navigation/sensor equipment mounted on a mast, and outboard engines. The image is taken from an elevated aerial perspective, likely from a ship or helicopter.
    A flight deck crew member in yellow gear is signaling a military helicopter on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The crew member is using hand signals to communicate with the helicopter crew, a standard procedure during flight deck operations. The helicopter, marked with the number '67', appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom light utility helicopter.
    A person wearing a yellow long-sleeve shirt and brown leather work glove raises their hand in a signaling gesture, with index finger and pinky extended. In the blurred background, a military helicopter (likely a UH-1 Huey or similar rotary-wing aircraft) is visible on what appears to be a flight deck or landing pad. The image appears to depict a flight deck crew member directing or signaling aircraft operations.
    The image shows two naval personnel on the flight deck of a warship at sea. One person wearing a yellow vest and helmet is giving hand signals with both arms raised, while a second person in a green jersey and helmet crouches nearby, appearing to observe or photograph. The scene is viewed through what appears to be a cockpit window or aircraft frame in the foreground.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and tactical helmet is positioned inside what appears to be a helicopter or aircraft, aiming a rifle equipped with a scope and accessory rail out of an open door or window. The ocean is visible in the background, suggesting an airborne maritime operation. At least one additional personnel is visible in the background.
    A military or coast guard helicopter is photographed in flight over open ocean, captured from an elevated vantage point such as a ship's deck or another aircraft. The image is taken at a tilted angle, giving the horizon a diagonal orientation. The helicopter appears to be white/light gray and is flying at low-to-medium altitude above deep blue water.
    A silhouetted military personnel is positioned at the open door of an aircraft over open ocean, aiming a rifle equipped with an optical scope and rail-mounted accessories. The image is dramatically backlit, creating a strong contrast between the dark foreground figure and the bright blue ocean and sky in the background. The setting suggests an airborne maritime operation or training exercise.
    The image is taken from inside a military helicopter, showing a crew member in the foreground observing operations over open ocean. In the mid-distance, another helicopter hovers above the water while a fast-moving tactical boat leaves a white wake on the surface below. The scene appears to depict a coordinated maritime military exercise or operation.
    An aerial photograph taken from another aircraft showing a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer underway in open ocean. A military helicopter is visible hovering or flying low near the ship's bow, and a small fast-moving vessel is creating a wake to the port side of the destroyer. The scene appears to depict a naval exercise or operational activity at sea.
    An aerial photograph shows a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer bearing hull number 101 underway at sea. A military helicopter is flying low alongside the vessel, and a small rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) appears to be operating near the ship's port side. The image was taken from an elevated aerial vantage point over open ocean under overcast lighting conditions.
    The image is taken from the open door or ramp of a military helicopter, looking out over open ocean toward a naval warship in the distance. A mounted machine gun is visible in the foreground, suggesting this is a combat or patrol helicopter conducting maritime operations. A red cross medical symbol is visible on the interior wall of the aircraft.
    A military personnel is positioned inside a helicopter, aiming a scoped rifle toward the open ocean. In the background, a naval warship (appearing to be a destroyer) is visible on the water, along with what appears to be a smaller fast-moving vessel leaving a white wake. The scene appears to depict a maritime military exercise or operation.
    A military service member in combat gear is aiming a scoped rifle from what appears to be a helicopter doorway over open ocean. A naval vessel is visible in the background on the water below. The image appears to depict an aerial maritime security or training operation.
    A view from inside a military helicopter or aircraft cockpit looking out over open ocean toward a naval warship below. Two crew members in flight helmets and gear are visible in the foreground operating the aircraft. The cockpit features modern glass displays with green-lit instrument panels.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is photographed in full flight gear against an open ocean and sky background. The subject is wearing a flight helmet with visor, communications equipment, tactical vest, and gloves. The image appears to be taken aboard a naval vessel given the visible ocean horizon.
    An aerial photograph shows a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) traveling at high speed across open deep-blue ocean water. The boat is leaving a prominent white wake and foam trail behind it. Several personnel are visible aboard the vessel, suggesting a military or law enforcement operation.
    A military service member in MARPAT camouflage uniform and combat helmet is positioned at the open door of an aircraft, aiming a rifle equipped with optics and accessories toward the ocean below. The photograph is taken from inside the aircraft, showing a body of water with a visible wake trail from a vessel in the background. The image captures what appears to be an aerial gunnery or overwatch exercise conducted from a helicopter.
    The image is taken from inside a military aircraft cockpit, looking through the windshield at a naval vessel sailing on open blue ocean below. A crew member in flight gear is partially visible on the left side of the frame. The cockpit instrumentation and structural framing are visible in the foreground, with the ship appearing small in the distance against a blue sea and partly cloudy horizon.
    A large US Navy amphibious transport dock ship is underway on open ocean under partly cloudy skies. A smaller rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) or patrol craft is visible operating nearby, leaving a visible wake. The ship displays a hull number visible on its bow and features a flat flight deck with superstructure amidships.
    A military personnel in combat gear and helmet is aiming a rifle equipped with an optical scope from inside what appears to be a military helicopter or aircraft. The scene is set over open ocean water, with a large naval vessel visible in the background. The interior of the aircraft shows safety equipment markings on the right side panel.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is positioned alongside a large gray naval or military vessel at an open hull door/hatch at the waterline. Several personnel wearing life vests are visible both on the RIB and in the open hatch of the larger vessel, suggesting a transfer or boarding operation in progress. The sea conditions appear moderately choppy with visible white water around the smaller craft.
    A military aircrew member wearing a flight helmet and tactical gear is positioned at an open door or window of an aircraft, appearing to operate or observe through a weapon or optical device. In the background, a naval vessel — consistent with a U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship — is visible on the open ocean. The image appears to document an aerial maritime patrol or training exercise.
    An aerial or elevated photograph showing two naval vessels underway on open ocean. The foreground vessel is a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer bearing the hull number '101' on its bow. A second, larger vessel is visible in the distant background near the horizon.
    An aerial photograph shows a large gray naval warship underway in open ocean, consistent with a US Navy guided-missile cruiser or destroyer based on its silhouette and superstructure. The vessel is moving through deep blue water, leaving a visible white wake. In the upper left of the frame, a smaller vessel or object is also visible creating a wake, suggesting possible coordinated naval activity.
    Close-up photograph of a tactical rifle platform with a large optical scope mounted on a Picatinny rail system. The image shows detailed markings on the upper rail and various accessories attached to the firearm. The shot is taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy sky background.
    Two military personnel are seated inside an open-door helicopter or aircraft, likely during a flight over water. The individual in the foreground is wearing a flight helmet with a reflective visor and oxygen/communication mask, along with camouflage gear. The image captures an in-flight operational or training scenario with the open door revealing sky and ocean below.
    An aerial photograph of a large gray naval warship underway in open ocean. The vessel bears the hull number '17' on its bow and features a flat flight deck at the stern with what appears to be a helicopter either landing or departing. The ship is leaving a visible white wake as it travels through deep blue waters under a partly cloudy sky.

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