11th MEU conducts routine flight operations during Exercise Noble Fusion [Image 2 of 10]

LUZON STRAIGHT, PHILIPPINE SEA

02.03.2022

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio 

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 3, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), while conducting routine operations in vicinity of the Luzon Strait operates an MV-22B Osprey attached to VMM-165 (Rein.), 11th MEU, in support of Exercise Noble Fusion, Feb. 3, 2022. As a forward deployed unit capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations, the 11th MEU regularly conducts training to be able to operate in contested areas to create strategic advantage while building lethality and integrated deterrence. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

• Date Taken: 02.03.2022
• Date Posted: 02.03.2022 08:07
• Photo ID: 7032940
• VIRIN: 220203-M-ET529-1263
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 539.88 KB
• Location: LUZON STRAIGHT, PHILIPPINE SEA