INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Phillip Harry, from Anniston, Ala., signals to an AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) under inspection of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Deandrea Doe from, Waycross, Ga., aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 7. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Phillip Harry, from Anniston, Ala., signals to an AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) under inspection of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Deandrea Doe from, Waycross, Ga., aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 7. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)
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