Blue Raptor [Image 15 of 53]

HMS OCEAN, AT SEA

11.20.2015

Photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona Paulo 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

U.K. Royal Marines with 45 Commando board an MV-22B Osprey during a combined operation as part of exercise Blue Raptor aboard the U.K. Royal Navy’s HMS Ocean, Nov. 20, 2015. The Allied Maritime Basing Initiative is a proof-of-concept to provide the U.S. and NATO allies a year-round, maritime-based crisis response force by leveraging the amphibious capabilities residing in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.20.2015
• Date Posted: 11.30.2015 06:37
• Photo ID: 2308600
• VIRIN: 151120-M-EF955-066
• Resolution: 5331x3554
• Size: 9.5 MB
• Location: HMS OCEAN, AT SEA