U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ricardo Alvarado, a section gunner, and Cpl. Gustavo Gloria, a section crewman, both with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, put safety braces on a Naval Strike Missile pod at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, June 27, 2023. The NSM and the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System supports Force Design 2030 by allowing a small crew of Marines to operate in forward environments with minimal detectability. The Marines with 2nd Bn., 11th Marines are the first Marines to operate and fire the NMESIS weapon system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)
Date Taken: | 06.27.2023 |
Date Posted: | 07.18.2023 15:57 |
Photo ID: | 7918238 |
VIRIN: | 230627-M-HW569-1567 |
Resolution: | 6989x5401 |
Size: | 13.44 MB |
Location: | POINT MUGU NAWC, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 233 |
Downloads: | 13 |
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