SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 2, 2023) – Marine Corps. Sgt. Joseph Vella, an airframes collateral duty inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ties down a rotor while conducting maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Jan. 2. Forward-deployed, rapid-response, and integrated Navy and Marine Corps capabilities expand the options the Navy-Marine Corps team provides joint-force commanders. The 13th MEU is embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 2, 2023) – Marine Corps. Sgt. Joseph Vella, an airframes collateral duty inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ties down a rotor while conducting maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Jan. 2. Forward-deployed, rapid-response, and integrated Navy and Marine Corps capabilities expand the options the Navy-Marine Corps team provides joint-force commanders. The 13th MEU is embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and the John P. Murtha, and operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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