Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force build combat rubber raiding craft aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is operating the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.
Date Taken: | 09.20.2012 |
Date Posted: | 10.10.2012 23:11 |
Photo ID: | 719093 |
VIRIN: | 120920-N-XY604-021 |
Resolution: | 4256x2832 |
Size: | 1.36 MB |
Location: | USS TORTUGA, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 31 |
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