U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Flomo Darjue, a rifleman from Big Lake, Minnesota, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7 (MAGTF-7) “Ripper”, observes weapon geometry of an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, MAGTF-7, during close air support drills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2), in the Pacific Ocean, June 22, 2022. Ripper joint terminal attack controllers are qualified service members who direct the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support to increase combat lethality and deter potential enemy aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sydney Smith)
Date Taken: | 06.23.2022 |
Date Posted: | 06.27.2022 17:35 |
Photo ID: | 7289850 |
VIRIN: | 220622-M-WC972-1157 |
Resolution: | 667x1000 |
Size: | 311.02 KB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 33 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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