11th MEU load Ospreys during Noble Fusion aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) [Image 5 of 9]

USS ESSEX (LHD 2), PHILIPPINE SEA

02.03.2022

Photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey    

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load a Polaris MRZR light tactical all-terrain vehicle onto an MV-22B Osprey attached to VMM-165 (Rein.), 11th MEU, on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) 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. Jennessa Davey)

• Date Taken: 02.03.2022
• Date Posted: 02.03.2022 08:16
• Photo ID: 7032957
• VIRIN: 220203-M-OY155-3196
• Resolution: 5896x3931
• Size: 4.18 MB
• Location: USS ESSEX (LHD 2), PHILIPPINE SEA