ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 13, 2019) Marine Corps Capt. Ariel Cecil surveys the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prior to the launch of an FIM-92 Stinger troop missile launcher during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)
Date Taken: | 01.13.2019 |
Date Posted: | 01.16.2019 01:30 |
Photo ID: | 5032644 |
VIRIN: | 190113-N-NB142-1725 |
Resolution: | 3890x2593 |
Size: | 986.2 KB |
Location: | ARABIAN SEA |
Web Views: | 45 |
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