201227-M-JX780-1009 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit configures an AN/PRC-148 handheld radio aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) before conducting maritime reconnaissance and surveillance off the coast of Kismayo, Somalia. Somerset, part of 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 Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)
Date Taken: | 12.27.2020 |
Date Posted: | 02.22.2021 06:24 |
Photo ID: | 6527710 |
VIRIN: | 201227-M-JX780-1009 |
Resolution: | 3456x5184 |
Size: | 7.95 MB |
Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
Web Views: | 114 |
Downloads: | 16 |
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