U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 14, 2017) – Marines with B. Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element load into an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Osprey is designed for expeditionary assault support, raid operations, cargo lift and support to special warfare, it is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and short and takeoff and landing (VSTOL). The 15th MEU is embarked on the America Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dusty Kilcrease)
Date Taken: | 10.14.2017 |
Date Posted: | 10.15.2017 02:46 |
Photo ID: | 3864794 |
VIRIN: | 171014-M-KN503-009 |
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Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
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