U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), begin staging their team on the ramp to the flight line aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to executing a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise, 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)
Date Taken: | 02.09.2022 |
Date Posted: | 02.13.2022 00:09 |
Photo ID: | 7049771 |
VIRIN: | 220209-M-WN068-1004 |
Resolution: | 5810x3873 |
Size: | 13.37 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 77 |
Downloads: | 16 |
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