Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) use amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, and AH-1W Super Cobras to conduct a simulated raid during an exercise in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility April 30, 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: | 04.30.2013 |
Date Posted: | 05.31.2013 13:12 |
Photo ID: | 944569 |
VIRIN: | 130430-M-PG860-059 |
Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
Size: | 2.92 MB |
Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
Web Views: | 12 |
Downloads: | 12 |
This work, Day raid [Image 31 of 31], by GySgt Edward Guevara, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.