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    LCF-24: SOUTHCOM Commander visits USS San Antonio on Deployment [Image 11 of 28]

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    A senior U.S. Marines officer, identifiable by four-star general rank insignia and 'U.S. MARINES' chest tape, appears to be presenting or exchanging a coin with personnel in what looks like a ship's hangar bay. The ceremony involves multiple Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms gathered around the general. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, with equipment, scaffolding, and safety gear visible in the background.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, center, commander, U.S. Southern Command, receives a challenge coin from 1st Sgt. Brett Tompson, left, a senior enlisted leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Littoral Combat Force-24, aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) during an operational site survey while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 27, 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: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 10:52
    Photo ID: 9894393
    VIRIN: 260827-M-TH104-1276
    Resolution: 5987x3991
    Size: 1.84 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    A U.S. Marines military helicopter is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft displays the number '67' on its nose and 'MARINES' lettering along its fuselage. The main rotor blades and tail rotor are visibly spinning, captured with motion blur indicating active flight.
    A military or naval deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey, tactical vest, helmet with goggles, and black gloves raises one hand in a signaling gesture. Behind them is a large painted surface featuring a white star on a blue and red background, consistent with the Texas state flag design. A second person wearing a blue helmet and ear protection is partially visible in the lower right corner.
    A naval flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and helmet marked 'LPD 17' observes a military helicopter during flight operations on a ship's deck. The helicopter, appearing to be a UH-1Y Venom or similar twin-rotor utility helicopter in gray military livery, is either landing or departing the flight deck. The scene takes place at sea under partly cloudy skies.
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    A senior U.S. Marines officer, identifiable by four-star general rank insignia and 'U.S. MARINES' chest tape, appears to be presenting or exchanging a coin with personnel in what looks like a ship's hangar bay. The ceremony involves multiple Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms gathered around the general. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, with equipment, scaffolding, and safety gear visible in the background.
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    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer with the name tape 'DONOVAN' and three-star rank insignia (Lieutenant General) is addressing personnel in the wardroom of the USS San Antonio. Two Marines seated with their backs to the camera are listening to the briefing. The setting is an official military meeting aboard a U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship.
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