U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Weir, a scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in on an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a visit, board, search, and seizure on the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) in the Coral Sea, July 8, 2023. The VBSS exercise refined Marines’ skills in maritime interdiction operations by training to remove maritime threats. The 31st MEU 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 Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado)
Date Taken: | 07.07.2023 |
Date Posted: | 07.09.2023 07:28 |
Photo ID: | 7900040 |
VIRIN: | 230708-M-CZ543-1485 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 1.91 MB |
Location: | CORAL SEA |
Web Views: | 177 |
Downloads: | 15 |
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