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    US Marines conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation training exercise [Image 5 of 22]

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    US Marines conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation training exercise

    EAST CHINA SEA

    06.14.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly  

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Hofmarksrichter, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM-265), observes Marines transiting on a UH-1Y Venom Helicopter, to the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training exercise in the East China Sea, June 14, 2021. The MIO consisted of Force Reconnaissance Marines fast roping on to the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and executing a search and seizure scenario. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operation 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 Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

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    Date Taken: 06.14.2021
    Date Posted: 06.16.2021 21:11
    Photo ID: 6693914
    VIRIN: 210614-M-TS451-1005
    Resolution: 831x1246
    Size: 197.72 KB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA

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