190214-M-YD783-1041 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 14, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit combat cargo, inspect the chains attached to an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines in combat cargo perform additional task on the Kearsarge outside of their traditional jobs in order to help facilitate day-to-day functioning of the ship. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)
Date Taken: | 02.14.2019 |
Date Posted: | 02.17.2019 00:49 |
Photo ID: | 5111342 |
VIRIN: | 190214-M-YD783-1041 |
Resolution: | 4512x3008 |
Size: | 432.83 KB |
Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Web Views: | 32 |
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