GULF OF OMAN (September 15, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ekoue Gbadoe signals to a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Sept. 15. Essex and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Dobson)
Date Taken: | 09.15.2021 |
Date Posted: | 09.19.2021 01:36 |
Photo ID: | 6844598 |
VIRIN: | 210915-N-RP442-1117 |
Resolution: | 3583x2559 |
Size: | 959.94 KB |
Location: | GULF OF OMAN |
Web Views: | 33 |
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