211103-N-VQ947-1186 EILAT, Israel (Nov. 3, 2021) — Capt. Matthew Thomas, back right, commanding officer aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), Capt. William Li, back center, and Capt. Jacob Sanborn, back left, both assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explain the functions of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a tour of the flight deck, Nov. 3. Portland and the 11th 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 Devin Kates)
| Date Taken: | 11.03.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.04.2021 16:42 |
| Photo ID: | 6921916 |
| VIRIN: | 211103-N-VQ947-1186 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
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| Location: | EILAT, IL |
| Web Views: | 53 |
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Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
Command tour/Command visit
State of Israel (Israel)
