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    31st MEU: We Make It Look Easy [Image 2 of 18]

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    31st MEU: We Make It Look Easy

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    02.09.2022

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Alarcon 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, wields an M4 carbine prior to executing a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Philippine Sea, Feb. 9, 2022. Along with personnel and aircraft recovery, TRAP teams are also tasked with destroying sensitive material when deemed necessary, in order to deny the enemy access. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

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    Date Taken: 02.09.2022
    Date Posted: 02.13.2022 00:16
    Photo ID: 7049765
    VIRIN: 220209-M-WN068-1002
    Resolution: 5778x3250
    Size: 9.31 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA

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