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U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in route to the USS Germantown (LSD 42) to conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training exercise in the Philippine Sea, June 24, 2021. The MIO consisted of Force Reconnaissance Marines fast roping on to the USS Germantown and executing a search and seizure scenario with support from the Battalion Landing Team 3/5 as the security element. 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)
| Date Taken: | 06.23.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 06.24.2021 19:07 |
| Photo ID: | 6706422 |
| VIRIN: | 210623-M-TS451-2705 |
| Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
| Size: | 3.95 MB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 37 |
| Downloads: | 25 |
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