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    Maritime Raid Force (MRF) Conduct Helo Cast Operations [Image 448 of 455]

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    Maritime Raid Force (MRF) Conduct Helo Cast Operations

    SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

    03.19.2017

    Photo by Seaman Recruit Jesse Marquez Magallanes 

    U.S. Navy           

    170319-N-XT039-312 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 19, 2017) Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF) of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, as it takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation of a helo cast. A helo cast is a method used to insert reconnaissance and surveillance teams for amphibious reconnaissance missions requiring small boat operations. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st MEU is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.19.2017
    Date Posted: 03.22.2017 01:50
    Photo ID: 3248146
    VIRIN: 170319-N-XT039-312
    Resolution: 3000x2003
    Size: 798.36 KB
    Location: SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP

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