Lance Cpl. Aaron Waters, left, a Camdler, N.C., native with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a sailor with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group work together to carry fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods during a replenishment at sea detail Aug. 29, 2012, aboard USS Iwo Jima. During the RAS the USS Iwo Jima took on fuel, food supplies and mail to sustain the ship through the next few weeks. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command and is providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
Date Taken: | 08.29.2012 |
Date Posted: | 08.31.2012 06:13 |
Photo ID: | 655980 |
VIRIN: | 120829-M-RO494-057 |
Resolution: | 4482x2874 |
Size: | 1.22 MB |
Location: | USS IWO JIMA, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 107 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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