231221-M-VB101-2098 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 21, 2023) U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallions attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to takeoff during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Dec. 21. 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: | 12.21.2023 |
Date Posted: | 12.29.2023 12:32 |
Photo ID: | 8184293 |
VIRIN: | 231221-M-VB101-2098 |
Resolution: | 5328x3552 |
Size: | 2.15 MB |
Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Web Views: | 87 |
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