SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. Marines and Sailors aboard the America regularly conduct flight operations while underway to maintain their readiness to respond to contingencies. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton)
Date Taken: | 04.18.2020 |
Date Posted: | 04.20.2020 07:39 |
Photo ID: | 6179730 |
VIRIN: | 200418-M-IP473-1108 |
Resolution: | 4363x2909 |
Size: | 7.82 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 54 |
Downloads: | 26 |
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