Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart for a simulated visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) mission on a UH-1Y Venom helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), Nov. 25, MRF conducted the VBSS as part of Combined COMPTUEX to certify the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/MEU team in maritime operations for an upcoming deployment at sea. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

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