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    LCF-24: Maritime Interdiction Operations [Image 18 of 18]

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    The image shows a large explosion occurring on the surface of an open body of water, producing a significant fireball with orange and red flames accompanied by dense black smoke rising into the overcast sky. A secondary smoke trail is visible drifting to the right along the horizon. The scene appears to depict a maritime detonation or vessel destruction event.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A vessel of interest is destroyed during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 2, 2026. The vessel of interest was boarded and cleared before being destroyed. 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: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 13:00
    Photo ID: 9908112
    VIRIN: 260902-M-TH104-1661
    Resolution: 1653x930
    Size: 329.47 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 6
    Downloads: 1

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    The image shows a large explosion occurring on the surface of an open body of water, producing a significant fireball with orange and red flames accompanied by dense black smoke rising into the overcast sky. A secondary smoke trail is visible drifting to the right along the horizon. The scene appears to depict a maritime detonation or vessel destruction event.

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