PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 2, 2023) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua, a combat photographer with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes from an MV-22B Osprey aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 2 A force in readiness, the 13th MEU trains to rapidly respond to crises in all domain environments through naval power projection. The 13th MEU is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serves as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)
Date Taken: | 01.02.2023 |
Date Posted: | 01.17.2023 07:39 |
Photo ID: | 7590659 |
VIRIN: | 230102-M-VS123-1261 |
Resolution: | 5312x3541 |
Size: | 2.43 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 63 |
Downloads: | 4 |
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