U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 7, 2018) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while transiting the Bab al Mandab Strait, June 7, 2018. The 26th MEU and Iwo Jima amphibious ready group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner/Released)
Date Taken: | 06.07.2018 |
Date Posted: | 06.09.2018 10:48 |
Photo ID: | 4466874 |
VIRIN: | 180607-M-ZL982-0142 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
Size: | 1.17 MB |
Location: | AT SEA |
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