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    11th MEU raiders fast-rope aboard USS Makin Island [Image 6 of 8]

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    11th MEU raiders fast-rope aboard USS Makin Island

    ARABIAN SEA

    01.12.2012

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A CH-46E Sea Knight carries Marines serving with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force during training here aboard USS Makin Island. The helicopter is flown by pilots serving with the unit's aviation combat element, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced). The unit is currently deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, which is a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. The group is also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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    Date Taken: 01.12.2012
    Date Posted: 01.18.2012 07:56
    Photo ID: 510944
    VIRIN: 120112-M-GY762-002
    Resolution: 1024x693
    Size: 193.85 KB
    Location: ARABIAN SEA

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