Cpl. Devan Reaves, a gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4A1 carbine augmented with a KAC QD suppressor during marksmanship training aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 4, 2017. BLT 3/5 is currently deployed as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/ Released)
Date Taken: | 07.04.2017 |
Date Posted: | 07.06.2017 19:51 |
Photo ID: | 3543767 |
VIRIN: | 170704-M-GO150-080 |
Resolution: | 4212x2808 |
Size: | 1.58 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Hometown: | WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, US |
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