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    USS America sumo wrestling competition

    CORAL SEA, AUSTRALIA

    07.30.2023

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijah Murphy 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Heins, the communication strategy and operations chief of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a finishing move on Gunnery Sgt. Curtis, the assistant combat cargo chief assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), during the championship round of a sumo wrestling competition aboard the USS America, in the Coral Sea, June 30, 2023. The sumo event was held to improve morale and inspire friendly competition in-between operations and exercises conducted while at sea. 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 Lance Cpl. Elijah Murphy)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2023
    Date Posted: 07.31.2023 01:59
    Photo ID: 7942559
    VIRIN: 230730-M-BI567-1005
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 9.69 MB
    Location: CORAL SEA, AU

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