190719-N-NB544-1054 ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2019) An AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) flies alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as Marines assigned to VMM 163 perform pre-flight checks on an AH-1Z Viper during flight operations. John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Reg
190719-N-NB544-1054 ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2019) An AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) flies alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as Marines assigned to VMM 163 perform pre-flight checks on an AH-1Z Viper during flight operations. John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)
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