PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 2, 2020) Marines with the Forward Command Element (FCE), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) for an embassy reinforcement drill, aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The FCE is prepared to deploy to embassies in the region in order to establish communication and coordination with the MEU for follow on missions. The America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alli
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 2, 2020) Marines with the Forward Command Element (FCE), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) for an embassy reinforcement drill, aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The FCE is prepared to deploy to embassies in the region in order to establish communication and coordination with the MEU for follow on missions. The America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 31st MEU team, is 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 stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Salas)
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