Staff Sgt. Tom Painter, from Roanoke, Va., and section leader, Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to launch his AAVs off the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) while at sea, April 20, 2013. The 26th MEU is currently deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Guevara/Released)
Date Taken: | 04.20.2013 |
Date Posted: | 04.27.2013 06:35 |
Photo ID: | 916684 |
VIRIN: | 130420-M-PG860-002 |
Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
Size: | 1.28 MB |
Location: | USS CARTER HALL, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 21 |
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