USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat assigned to USS New Orleans navigate through the water during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise, Philippine Sea, Aug. 7, 2022. VBSS is part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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 stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (
USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat assigned to USS New Orleans navigate through the water during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise, Philippine Sea, Aug. 7, 2022. VBSS is part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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 stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yvonne Iwae)
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