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    LCF-24: Maritime Interdiction Operations [Image 14 of 19]

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    A military door gunner is firing a machine gun from the open door of a helicopter over open ocean. Smoke or gas discharge is visible at the muzzle, indicating active firing. The shooter is wearing full flight gear including a helmet with communications equipment and a tactical vest.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    09.07.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fires a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7, 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: 09.07.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 10:21
    Photo ID: 9917506
    VIRIN: 260907-M-TH104-1891
    Resolution: 4985x3323
    Size: 5.09 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 3

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    A person wearing camouflage military uniform holds a camera directly toward the viewer, with the lens in sharp focus while the subject remains blurred. Reflected in the camera lens is a scene showing what appears to be a naval vessel deck with personnel and equipment visible. The image is taken in an outdoor maritime environment with overcast skies and open water visible in the background.
    A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is underway at speed on open ocean waters. The vessel carries multiple personnel, some wearing orange life vests and others in military/tactical gear, suggesting a rescue or boarding operation. A United States flag is visibly mounted on the boat's console structure.
    A military helicopter cockpit is shown with a pilot or crew member wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask seated inside. A folded American flag with visible white stars on a blue field is prominently placed in the cockpit. A second crew member's hand is visible gripping the cockpit frame from outside.
    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Marines military helicopter, specifically belonging to VMM-365 (REIN), a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron. The aircraft is painted in a light gray color scheme and features the USMC roundel insignia alongside bold 'MARINES' lettering on the fuselage. The helicopter appears to be parked on a naval vessel deck with ocean and cloudy sky visible in the background.
    A U.S. military personnel, identifiable by the American flag patch on their shoulder, is seated inside a helicopter looking out toward another helicopter on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck. The individual is wearing full tactical gear including a helmet with attachments, body armor, and a backpack. The scene suggests a maritime military operation or exercise.
    Two military aviators are seated inside a cockpit of a military aircraft in flight. Both crew members are wearing flight helmets with visors and appear to be on an active mission, with clouds visible through the cockpit window. A green-tinted heads-up display or canopy tint is visible in the upper portion of the frame.
    An aerial photograph shows a large commercial fishing vessel with visible fire or burn damage on its deck, accompanied by a smaller patrol or response boat nearby. The fishing vessel appears to be stationary or moving slowly in open ocean waters, while the smaller boat is actively underway, leaving a visible wake. The scene suggests an emergency response or law enforcement interaction at sea.
    An aerial photograph taken from directly above showing a commercial fishing vessel underway on open dark blue ocean. The vessel appears to be a purse seiner or trawler, heavily laden with fishing gear, nets, and buoys on its working deck. The ship is moving forward, creating a visible bow wake and stern wake.
    A U.S. Marines UH-1Y Venom helicopter flies in close proximity to a U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship over open ocean. The helicopter bears the number '61' and 'MARINES' markings, with its side door open and rotor blades in motion. The scene depicts a maritime military operation, likely a training exercise or operational deployment.
    A commercial fishing vessel is on fire in open ocean waters, with large orange flames visible on the forward/mid section of the boat and a thick column of black smoke rising high into the sky. The vessel appears to be a trawler or seiner type fishing boat with outrigger booms and a wheelhouse still intact. The image was taken from an aerial perspective, likely from a Coast Guard or rescue aircraft.
    A maritime scene showing a smaller vessel on fire with heavy dark smoke billowing from it, while a larger warship is visible in the background also emitting smoke. The image appears to capture either a naval exercise, a sinking exercise (SINKEX), or an actual maritime incident at sea. The overcast sky and calm sea conditions are consistent with open ocean operations.
    A U.S. Marines helicopter, identified as a UH-1Y Venom (serial number 168508), is flying over open ocean with its side door open and crew visible inside. In the background, a vessel appears to be on fire or producing significant smoke, suggesting a maritime exercise or incident response scenario. The image is sharp and well-composed, captured from another airborne platform.
    A commercial fishing vessel is engulfed in fire while underway on open ocean waters. The fire is concentrated on the forward/mid section of the vessel, producing large orange flames and a thick column of dark black smoke. The vessel appears to still be moving, suggesting engines may still be operational despite the fire.
    A military door gunner is firing a machine gun from the open door of a helicopter over open ocean. Smoke or gas discharge is visible at the muzzle, indicating active firing. The shooter is wearing full flight gear including a helmet with communications equipment and a tactical vest.
    A military aircrew member is positioned at the open door of a helicopter, operating what appears to be a multi-barrel rotary cannon (likely an M134 minigun). The operator is wearing full flight gear including a helmet, flight suit, gloves, and boots, and is aiming the weapon over an open ocean. The image appears to depict a live-fire or readiness exercise conducted from a military helicopter.
    An aerial photograph shows a partially capsized or sinking small vessel in open ocean waters. A distress flare is visibly firing near the vessel, and several marker buoys are visible in the water nearby. The scene appears to depict a maritime emergency or distress situation.
    A military aircrew member is firing a multi-barrel rotary gun (consistent with an M134 minigun) from the open door of a helicopter over open ocean. Muzzle flash and smoke are visible at the weapon's barrel, and water splash impacts can be seen in the distance where rounds are striking the sea surface. The scene appears to be a live-fire training exercise conducted over open water.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and tactical helmet is aiming a rifle equipped with an optical scope toward an open body of water. The image appears to be taken from an elevated or maritime platform, with a second armed individual partially visible on the right. The scene suggests a maritime security or training exercise.
    The image is taken from inside an aircraft looking out through a window at a military helicopter hovering over open ocean. A large naval warship, appearing to be an amphibious assault or transport vessel, is visible in the background. The scene suggests a maritime military operation or exercise in progress.

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