211011-N-VQ947-1008 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 11, 2021) — Marine Corps Cpl. Tsubon Pen, assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands by with a fire extinguisher on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), Oct. 11. 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: | 10.11.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.05.2021 14:36 |
| Photo ID: | 6924848 |
| VIRIN: | 211011-N-VQ947-1008 |
| Resolution: | 5212x3475 |
| Size: | 956.18 KB |
| Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
| Web Views: | 27 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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CH-53E Super Stallion
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