OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 23, 2022) Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts a pre-sail conference aboard the USS America (LHA 6) in preparation for integrated expeditionary training and operations. Together, the Navy and Marine Corps “blue-green team” enables the joint force to partner, persist, and operate forward to support fleet operations and naval campaigns. The ships of PHIBRON 11, along with the 31st MEU, are operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)
Date Taken: | 01.23.2022 |
Date Posted: | 01.27.2022 19:49 |
Photo ID: | 7025339 |
VIRIN: | 220123-N-BX791-1043 |
Resolution: | 4735x3157 |
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Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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