171015-N-ZS023-005 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 15, 2017) Marine Corps Capt. James Nichol, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pre-flight checks on an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)
Date Taken: | 10.15.2017 |
Date Posted: | 10.17.2017 00:51 |
Photo ID: | 3869660 |
VIRIN: | 171015-N-ZS023-005 |
Resolution: | 3561x2369 |
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Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
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