PACIFIC OCEAN – An F-35B Lighting II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018, August 17, 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in it 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. “Marine Corps F-35Bs launching from the deck of USS Essex and striking targets ashore as part of routine training simply makes us a more lethal force,” said Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU is the first continental United States Navy/Marine Corps team to deploy with the F-35B Lightning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)
Date Taken: | 08.17.2018 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2018 21:30 |
Photo ID: | 4660117 |
VIRIN: | 180817-M-PK127-1003 |
Resolution: | 3158x2105 |
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Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
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