U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Sailors with Coastal Riverine Group 1, prepare to fire a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile at a target aboard a Mark VI patrol boat in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 11, 2021. LAR executed the missile exercise to simulate a real life situation while maintaining proficiency in weapons handling. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike 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. Grace Gerlach)
Date Taken: | 08.11.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.15.2021 21:12 |
Photo ID: | 6783572 |
VIRIN: | 210811-M-ST547-1044 |
Resolution: | 4948x3299 |
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