PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Gunney, an unmanned aerial system operator, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit assembles a Stalker unmanned aerial system aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in support of Exercise Noble Fusion, Feb. 3, 2022. The Stalker is a rapidly deployable unmanned aerial system that can be employed in a variety of locations and in multiple configurations to increase battlespace awareness by enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 08:23 |
Photo ID: | 7032968 |
VIRIN: | 220203-M-OY155-1019 |
Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
Size: | 3.99 MB |
Location: | USS ESSEX (LHD 2), PHILIPPINE SEA |
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