PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2024) Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) and Marines assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), conduct post-flight maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion, on the flight deck while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 8, 2024. Somerset and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)
Date Taken: | 02.08.2024 |
Date Posted: | 02.16.2024 06:32 |
Photo ID: | 8234971 |
VIRIN: | 240208-N-JS660-2659 |
Resolution: | 8101x5401 |
Size: | 38.15 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 73 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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