211103-N-VQ947-1679 EILAT, Israel (Nov. 3, 2021) —Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Matthew Smart, center, explains the functions of a landing craft, air cushion to members of the Israeli Defense Force in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during a tour of the ship, Nov. 3. Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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: | 6921918 |
| VIRIN: | 211103-N-VQ947-1679 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3418 |
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| Location: | EILAT, IL |
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Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
Command tour/Command visit
State of Israel (Israel)
