U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Anthony, left, a tiltrotor airframe mechanic and Lance Cpl. April Doolin, an aviations operator, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo during onload operations aboard the amphibious assault ship the USS America (LHA 6) July 22, 2024. Onload operations ensure gear and personnel were accounted for before embarking on a patrol overseas. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Anthony is a native of New Jersey and Doolin is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)
Date Taken: | 07.22.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.23.2024 05:56 |
Photo ID: | 8544639 |
VIRIN: | 240722-M-QS704-1051 |
Resolution: | 5373x3582 |
Size: | 12.78 MB |
Location: | WHITE BEACH NAVAL BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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