U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors embarked aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) secure a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to the flight deck after a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure in the Philippine Sea, on Jan. 24, 2021. VBSS is part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 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. Danny Gonzalez)
Date Taken: | 01.25.2021 |
Date Posted: | 01.31.2021 06:55 |
Photo ID: | 6499321 |
VIRIN: | 210124-M-MR595-0897 |
Resolution: | 5117x3411 |
Size: | 1.3 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 34 |
Downloads: | 28 |
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