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A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares his M4 rifle and M9 pistol prior to conducting 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. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU, provided support as the security element for the Force Reconnaissance Marines. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready 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 Lance Cpl. Colton Nicks)
| Date Taken: | 06.14.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2021 21:01 |
| Photo ID: | 6694040 |
| VIRIN: | 210614-M-RD580-1056 |
| Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
| Size: | 1.7 MB |
| Location: | EAST CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 50 |
| Downloads: | 20 |
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