230717-N-VO895-1187 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 17, 2023) 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines prepare to fast rope from a MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Navy and Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

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