South China Sea (March. 11, 2023) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Michel, a CH-53E air-framer assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, operates a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the John P. Murtha, March 11. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument. The 13th MEU is embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and John P. Murtha, and in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince D. Bisard)
Date Taken: | 03.11.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.03.2023 20:39 |
Photo ID: | 7718286 |
VIRIN: | 230311-M-QB125-1045 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 2.21 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 13 |
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