An unmanned vehicle maintainer from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 Reinforced receives the command to launch an RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial surveillance aircraft as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), conduct a simulated straight transit to rehearse a defense of the amphibious task force mission during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise Dec. 13, 2016. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. The RQ-21A provides persistent maritime and land-based tactical surveillance, enhancing the MEU’s ability to defend the naval vessels of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi)
Date Taken: | 12.13.2016 |
Date Posted: | 12.14.2016 15:46 |
Photo ID: | 3056991 |
VIRIN: | 161213-M-EO036-036 |
Resolution: | 5244x3540 |
Size: | 2.09 MB |
Location: | AT SEA |
Web Views: | 27 |
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