231226-M-VB101-1087 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 26, 2023) AV-8B Harriers attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare for takeoff during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Dec. 26. Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), embarked on the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, are on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command crisis response force with elements deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation to increase maritime security and stability, and to defend U.S., Allied, and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)
Date Taken: | 12.26.2023 |
Date Posted: | 12.29.2023 12:06 |
Photo ID: | 8183452 |
VIRIN: | 231226-M-VB101-1087 |
Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
Size: | 1.76 MB |
Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Web Views: | 204 |
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