160919-N-JH293-047 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2016) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) to participate in a boat raid during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 2016 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.19.2016 |
Date Posted: | 09.23.2016 00:25 |
Photo ID: | 2874807 |
VIRIN: | 160919-N-JH293-047 |
Resolution: | 5928x3952 |
Size: | 1.31 MB |
Location: | SASEBO, PHILIPPINE SEA |
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