U.S. Navy Midshipman Second Class Jeffrey Pizanti, left, a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps student from University of Colorado-Boulder, MIDN Third Class Nike Smith, center, a NROTC student from Jacksonville University-Florida, and MIDN 3/C Allyson Cutter, a NROTC student from Villanova University-Philadelphia, put on personal protective equipment before an MV-22B Osprey flyover aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), in the Pacific Ocean, June 12, 2023. Midshipmen visited the USS America to receive an aboard ship experience to better prepare them for the roles and expectations of a U.S. Navy officer during their four-year degree program. Pizanti is a native of Bremerton, Washington; Smith is a native of Santa Rosa, California; and Cutter is a native of Anacortes, Washington. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher R. Lape)
Date Taken: | 06.12.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.18.2023 19:38 |
Photo ID: | 7868087 |
VIRIN: | 230612-M-MJ391-1002 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 3.36 MB |
Location: | AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS AMERICA (LHA-6), PACIFIC OCEAN |
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