PHILIPPINE SEA (May 16, 2023) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jesse Hawk, left, treats the simulated injuries of Lance Cpl. Benjamin Jones, a rifleman assigned to 2nd Division, 4th Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a mass casualty drill aboard amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), May 16, 2023. Mass casualty drills train Sailors to act as first responders while the ship’s medical department distributes manpower and resources to prioritize and treat the multiple casualties. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks Anchorage and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)
Date Taken: | 05.16.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.17.2023 01:14 |
Photo ID: | 7800817 |
VIRIN: | 230516-N-HX806-1007 |
Resolution: | 4953x3302 |
Size: | 1.3 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
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