PACIFIC OCEAN (NOV. 30, 2022) – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit work with Sailors and contractors to conduct tests on the VBAT Drone aboard amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Nov. 30, 2022. Forward-deployed, rapid-response, and integrated Navy and Marine Corps capabilities expand the options the Navy-Marine Corps team provides joint-force commanders. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince D. Bisard)
Date Taken: | 11.28.2022 |
Date Posted: | 01.21.2023 06:08 |
Photo ID: | 7593133 |
VIRIN: | 221128-M-QB125-1026 |
Resolution: | 6720x3776 |
Size: | 2.24 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 29 |
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