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    USS Essex Participates in Noble Fusion

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    02.03.2022

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaak Martinez 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load an air-intercept missile (AIM) 9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile onto an AV-8B Harrier attached to VMA 214, 11th MEU, aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in support of Noble Fusion, Feb. 3, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can operate as a Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group team at sea, along with a carrier strike group, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)

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    Date Taken: 02.03.2022
    Date Posted: 02.03.2022 01:55
    Photo ID: 7032630
    VIRIN: 220203-N-KF697-1051
    Resolution: 4733x3155
    Size: 989.26 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA

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