190701-N-NB544-1133 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Ling, from Gun Barrel City, Texas, scans the horizon for aerial contacts as an AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team and is deployed to the 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 Kyle Carlstrom)
Date Taken: | 07.01.2019 |
Date Posted: | 07.04.2019 09:08 |
Photo ID: | 5555853 |
VIRIN: | 190701-N-NB544-1133 |
Resolution: | 4756x3171 |
Size: | 1.23 MB |
Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
Web Views: | 46 |
Downloads: | 12 |
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