Reconnaissance Marines jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion here Jan. 19. The Marines serve with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The helicopter is flown by pilots of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the unit. The expeditionary 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.
Date Taken: | 01.19.2012 |
Date Posted: | 01.22.2012 14:05 |
Photo ID: | 513118 |
VIRIN: | 120119-M-OO345-336 |
Resolution: | 1024x683 |
Size: | 77.15 KB |
Location: | ABOARD USS MAKIN ISLAND, USAFRICOM, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 139 |
Downloads: | 23 |
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