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    LCF-24: Maritime Interdiction Operations [Image 15 of 21]

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    A military or coast guard helicopter flies over an open ocean scene where multiple fires are burning on the water surface, producing large columns of dark black smoke. The fires appear to be concentrated in at least two distinct clusters on the water. This appears consistent with a controlled burn operation or destruction of seized contraband at sea.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    09.05.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, provides close air support on a vessel of interest during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 5, 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: 09.05.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 09:39
    Photo ID: 9915595
    VIRIN: 260905-M-TH104-2113
    Resolution: 4330x2887
    Size: 2.92 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 4
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    The image shows U.S. Navy personnel conducting deck operations aboard a naval vessel, likely during a boat handling or equipment maintenance evolution. Several sailors wearing different colored hard hats are working together on what appears to be a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) or similar small craft secured to the ship's side. An American flag is visible in the background, confirming the U.S. military context.
    A low-angle upward shot taken aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy warship, likely a Zumwalt-class destroyer, showing the distinctive angular superstructure and a crane or davit arm extending overhead. Several crew members wearing hard hats are visible on deck near what appears to be a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). An American flag is visible on the vessel's side.
    A group of military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered in what appears to be the interior of a naval vessel or military transport. A senior officer with gray hair, wearing a badge on his chest, appears to be in a huddle or briefing with fully equipped combat-ready personnel. The personnel are wearing full tactical gear including helmets, body armor, and communication equipment.
    A heavily equipped military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniform observes a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) operating on open ocean waters. The soldier is wearing a tactical helmet with communications equipment and is positioned on what appears to be the deck or ramp of a larger vessel. The RHIB in the background carries several personnel and is flying a small flag.
    A maritime scene showing a helicopter hovering low over open ocean near what appears to be a smaller dark vessel, with a larger white motor yacht visible nearby. Smoke or spray is visible near the water surface beneath the helicopter, suggesting an active operation. The scene appears to depict a maritime interdiction, rescue, or law enforcement operation at sea.
    A person is seated inside what appears to be a ship's bridge or observation deck, looking through an optical sighting device toward the open sea. The rain-streaked window and overcast sky suggest wet weather conditions at sea. Navigation and observation equipment is visible on the console in front of them.
    A law enforcement or military interdiction operation is underway at sea, with a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying armed personnel alongside a larger white vessel named 'Manta'. The larger vessel displays what appears to be an Ecuadorian flag and registration markings. Personnel in tactical gear are visible transferring or boarding between the two vessels.
    The image shows a maritime rescue or boarding operation taking place on the deck of a naval vessel. A person wearing an orange life vest is being assisted up a ladder or gangway from the water level by military and naval personnel. Two individuals are prominently visible in the foreground — one wearing a 'Senior Boats' vest and another in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniform.
    A military training or operational scenario showing personnel in uniform conducting a detainee handling or search procedure. A service member in camouflage uniform and tactical gloves is examining or restraining an individual wearing a red shirt labeled 'JOSÉ'. Multiple other personnel in military/civilian attire observe or assist in the background.
    A white and blue vessel named 'Maria Candelaria' with registration number P.04.00085 is underway on open ocean waters. A smaller rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with several personnel aboard is positioned alongside the larger vessel, suggesting an interdiction or boarding operation. A flag is visible on the RIB, and a small flag is also present on the larger vessel's superstructure.
    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is underway at high speed on open blue ocean water. The vessel carries multiple personnel in military/tactical gear and displays a United States flag at the stern. The boat is creating a significant wake and spray, indicating fast movement.
    The image shows an open ocean scene with two vessels visible on choppy blue water. A smaller, fast-moving rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is in the foreground-middle distance, creating a white wake as it speeds toward a larger white motor yacht in the background. The photo appears to be taken from another vessel, with a partial view of a rusted hull or structure visible on the right edge.
    A white multi-deck vessel is experiencing an explosion or severe mechanical failure at sea, with debris and dark fragments being propelled into the air above the boat. A smaller vessel is visible nearby to the right of the main boat. The incident is occurring in open, choppy blue ocean water under a hazy sky.
    A large white multi-deck vessel is engulfed in intense flames on open water, producing a massive column of thick black smoke rising high into the sky. A smaller vessel is also visible to the right, appearing to also be on fire or heavily affected by the incident. The fire appears to be a serious maritime emergency occurring in calm, open sea conditions.
    A military or coast guard helicopter flies over an open ocean scene where multiple fires are burning on the water surface, producing large columns of dark black smoke. The fires appear to be concentrated in at least two distinct clusters on the water. This appears consistent with a controlled burn operation or destruction of seized contraband at sea.
    A group of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their camouflage uniforms, are gathered in what appears to be the well deck or vehicle bay of a naval vessel. Several individuals are wearing hearing protection and goggles, suggesting a pre-operation briefing or equipment check. Military vehicles are visible in the background of the dimly lit space.
    A person wearing a bright orange immersion suit and life vest is holding an MRE (Meal Ready-to-Eat) military ration packet. The individual's hand appears to have dirt or dried blood on it, suggesting they may have been involved in a rescue or emergency situation. The setting appears to be an indoor or sheltered area with other people visible in the background.
    A Guardacostas (Coast Guard) patrol vessel named 'Isla Isabela' is operating at sea, identifiable by its white hull with orange diagonal stripes and hull number. A smaller vessel or intercepted boat appears to be secured or towed at the stern of the patrol ship. The scene suggests a maritime law enforcement or search-and-rescue operation in open ocean conditions.
    A person wearing an orange life vest and blue long-sleeve shirt is climbing a metal ladder or gangway from a smaller vessel onto a larger ship at sea. Several other individuals in orange life vests are visible in the boat below. A person in military camouflage uniform is visible on the right side, suggesting a possible maritime rescue or boarding operation.
    An aerial view of a maritime rescue or boarding operation showing individuals wearing orange life vests being assisted onto or transferred via a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Military or law enforcement personnel in tactical gear are present on the right side of the vessel. The scene appears to take place in open, choppy ocean waters.
    A large vessel on open water is engulfed in a massive explosion, producing a towering mushroom-shaped fireball with dense black and orange smoke. The explosion appears to originate from the deck or hull of a white boat, with the fireball rising high above the waterline. Several smaller vessels are visible nearby on the water.

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