210109-M-PQ459-1005 SOMALIA (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew McLaughlin, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a LUU-2 flare before launch. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU conduct operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to relocate U.S. Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)
Date Taken: | 01.09.2021 |
Date Posted: | 02.06.2021 06:19 |
Photo ID: | 6510751 |
VIRIN: | 210109-M-PQ459-1005 |
Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
Size: | 20.11 MB |
Location: | SO |
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