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    13th MEU | MKIARG Sails in Formation [Image 13 of 27]

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    An aerial photograph of a large US Navy amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship underway in open blue ocean. The vessel features a flight deck at the stern with multiple helicopters and military vehicles visible. The ship displays characteristic stealth-angled superstructure consistent with the San Antonio-class LPD design.

    UNITED STATES

    08.23.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Mary Jenni 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), sails in formation during routine training off the coast of California, Aug. 23, 2026. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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: 08.23.2026
    Date Posted: 08.31.2026 00:14
    Photo ID: 9898525
    VIRIN: 260823-M-EF648-1306
    Resolution: 6246x4164
    Size: 5.35 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 8
    Downloads: 3

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    A large gray military naval vessel, consistent with a US Navy amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship, is underway on open blue ocean waters. The ship is traveling at moderate speed, visible by the wake it generates. An American flag is visible on the vessel's mast area, and atmospheric haze partially obscures the background sky.
    Three large gray naval vessels are sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The ships appear to be US Navy amphibious warfare vessels, including what appears to be an amphibious assault ship on the right and two amphibious transport dock ships. The image is taken from an elevated aerial perspective under a partly cloudy sky.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Navy warships sailing in formation on open ocean. At least three vessels are visible, including what appears to be San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships and a larger vessel in the background that resembles an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship. The ships are painted in standard U.S. Navy haze gray and are underway in calm seas.
    An aerial photograph shows three U.S. Navy warships sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The formation includes what appears to be an amphibious assault ship (largest vessel, right), and two San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships (LPD). The ships are underway in calm seas under a partly cloudy sky, suggesting a naval exercise or transit operation.
    An aerial photograph shows three naval vessels sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The formation includes what appears to be a large amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier on the right, a smaller amphibious transport dock ship on the left, and a third vessel in the background center. The ships appear to be conducting a joint naval exercise or transit operation.
    An aerial photograph shows three naval vessels sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The formation includes one large amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier in the foreground, one smaller vessel to the left, and a third ship visible in the background. The ships appear to be underway in calm sea conditions under a hazy blue sky.
    An aerial photograph shows three naval vessels sailing in formation across open blue ocean water. The center ship appears to be a large amphibious assault ship or helicopter carrier, flanked by two smaller warships on either side. All three vessels are underway, producing visible wakes as they travel in the same direction.
    An aerial photograph shows three large naval vessels sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The central ship appears to be an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier, flanked by two smaller amphibious transport dock vessels on either side. The ships are leaving visible wake trails as they travel in a coordinated formation.
    An aerial photograph shows three naval vessels sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The formation includes a large amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier on the right, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship in the foreground left, and a smaller warship in the background. The ships appear to be conducting a joint naval exercise or transit operation.
    An aerial photograph shows three U.S. Navy warships sailing in formation across open blue ocean. The formation includes one large amphibious assault ship (resembling a Wasp-class or America-class LHA/LHD) with a flat flight deck visible in the center-right, flanked by two San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships. The ships appear to be conducting a routine underway transit or naval exercise.
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    An aerial photograph shows three naval vessels sailing in formation across open blue ocean. The central and largest vessel appears to be an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier, flanked by two smaller warships. The ships are traveling in a loose triangular formation under clear skies.
    An aerial photograph of a large US Navy amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship underway in open blue ocean. The vessel features a flight deck at the stern with multiple helicopters and military vehicles visible. The ship displays characteristic stealth-angled superstructure consistent with the San Antonio-class LPD design.
    Three naval vessels are sailing in formation across open blue ocean under a hazy, overcast sky. The rightmost vessel appears to be a large amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier, while the two vessels to the left appear to be amphibious transport dock (LPD-type) ships. The ships are spaced apart in a loose formation, suggesting a coordinated naval exercise or transit operation.
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    A large US Navy amphibious assault ship is underway on open ocean under overcast skies. The vessel appears to be a Wasp-class or America-class amphibious assault ship, identifiable by its flat flight deck, island superstructure, and gray hull. The ship is sailing at moderate speed with a visible bow wake.
    A silhouetted military personnel member is visible in the foreground, observing two large naval vessels sailing in open blue ocean waters. The scene appears to be photographed from an elevated vantage point, likely an aircraft or another vessel. The image captures what appears to be a naval formation or exercise with at least one amphibious assault ship and one amphibious transport dock vessel.
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    A military personnel member is photographed in close profile view from inside an aircraft, looking out through an open window or door at what appears to be sky and water below. The individual is wearing full flight/combat gear including a camouflage helmet, tinted visor, oxygen or communications mask, and hearing protection. The image captures a moment of aerial observation during what appears to be a military flight operation.
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    Two U.S. Navy warships are underway in open blue ocean waters. The foreground vessel appears to be a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) with helicopters visible on its flight deck, while the background vessel is a larger Wasp-class or America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA/LHD). Both ships are sailing in formation, suggesting a coordinated naval exercise or transit operation.
    An aerial photograph shows three naval vessels underway in open blue ocean waters. The formation includes what appears to be a large amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier in the background left, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship in the foreground center, and a third vessel in the background right. The image was taken from an elevated vantage point, likely from an aircraft, under hazy atmospheric conditions.
    Two U.S. Navy warships are underway in open ocean under hazy atmospheric conditions. The foreground vessel is a large-deck amphibious assault ship with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft visible on its flight deck. A second vessel, consistent with a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD), is visible in the background.

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