161231-N-LR795-339 [Image 59 of 157]

PACIFIC OCEAN

12.31.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Chavez 

U.S. Navy           

161231-N-LR795-339
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda Chavez/released)

• Date Taken: 12.31.2016
• Date Posted: 01.04.2017 00:09
• Photo ID: 3084302
• VIRIN: 161231-N-LR795-339
• Resolution: 4327x3091
• Size: 2.05 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN