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11-04-2003, 07:00 PM
In Action....
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031029-N-6939M-004 North Arabian Gulf (Oct. 29, 2003) -- Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) teams, supported by the USS Port Royal (CG 73) and a Marine boarding element provided by the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board the Raj Ratan in search of suspected Al Quaida personnel believed to be attempting a personnel transfer at sea. Port Royal and the 13th MEU are deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Mobley. (RELEASED)
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031029-N-6939M-006 North Arabian Gulf (Oct. 29, 2003) -- Visit Board Search and Seizer (VBSS) teams, supported by the USS Port Royal (CG 73) and a Marine boarding element provided by the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board the Raj Ratan in search of suspected Al Quaida personnel believed to be attempting a personal transfer at sea. Port Royal and the 13th MEU are deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Mobley. (RELEASED)
Previous Training Pic's...
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA
(Oct. 25, 2003) -- Marine Capt. Bryce T. Armstrong, 2nd FAST, 7th Platoon assistant commander, kicks the fast rope out the door of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter to the flight deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on Oct. 25 during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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031025-N-4055P-010 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25, 2003 -- Marines assigned to the 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, slide to the deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) from an SH-3 Sea King helicopter during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training scenario. Blue Ridge is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-004 At sea aboard USS Blue Ridge (Oct. 18, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Paul Cory from Norman, Okla., hits the deck running as Lance Cpl. Michael Roy from Ft. Myers, Fla., follows close behind during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is deployed on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031025-N-4055P-006 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Paul Cory, from Lakeside, Ore., (right), provides cover for Lance Cpl. Levi Peck, from Chippewa Falls, Wis. (center), and Lance Cpl. Jeremy Baker, from Mesa Ariz., (left), as they climb over the railing and move into position, during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is under way for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-002 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Dale W. Wood, assigned to 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon 1st squad, moves into position so he can provide sniper cover for his teammates during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-011 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Leighton Becker, from Middleburg, Fla., talks with teammates over the radio while Lance Cpl. Jeremy Baker, of Mesa, Ariz., covers his back during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-008 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Denis Andersen attached to, 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon 1st squad, provides cover for his team during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-006 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Michael Covey, attached to, 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon 1st squad, provides cover for his team during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE IN SEA -- Two Marines from 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, provide sniper cover for their team during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA -- Marines from 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, run from the flight deck to the super structure of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario on Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Michael Roy, native of Ft. Myers, Fla., searches the super structure of the ship through his sniper scope, while Lance Cpl. Ryan Sarson, of Tipp City Ohio, watches his partner's back. 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, practiced a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 18, 2003) -- From left, Sgt. Omar Gutierrez, squad leader, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and Lance Cpl Leighton Becker, of Middleburg, Fla., move two by two through USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a visit,l board, search and seizure training scenario. Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Denis Andersen, from Houston, attached to 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, provides cover for his team during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Sgt. Omar Gutierrez, squad leader, 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, provides cover for his team during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Jeremy Baker, native of Mesa, Ariz., removes a weapon from the belt of Cpl. Curtis Cramsey, of Liberty, Ill., playing the part of a suspected terrorist in the pilothouse. 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, practiced a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
Other training pics.
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (April 21, 2003) -- Marine Corps Capt. Patrick M. Rapicault, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., and commander of Marine Corps 1st Co., Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, (FAST) 4th Platoon, jumps to the flight deck from a helicopter and runs with weapon ready, along the main deck toward the ship’s super structure during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. A FAST embarks Blue Ridge when deployed away from Yokosuka, Japan, to provide security for the ship. While underway, the FAST exercises different scenarios to maintain readiness.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (April 21, 2003) –Lance Cpl. Duane A. Percy, a native of Spring Valley, NY, and member of Marine Corps 1st Co., Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) 4th Platoon, secures an area of the ship during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. A FAST embarks Blue Ridge when deployed away from Yokosuka, Japan, to provide security for the ship. While underway, the FAST exercises different scenarios to maintain readiness.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
Other 13 MEU (SOC) pic's:
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ABOARD USS PELELIU -- Force Reconnaissance Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) conduct live fire exercises on the USS Peleliu flight deck Sept. 8, during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group's transit across the Pacific. (Photo by Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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ABOARD USS PELELIU -- Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Marines conduct live fire exercises on the USS Peleliu flight deck Sept. 8, during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group's transit across the Pacific. (Photo by Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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SHATT-AL BASRAH, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Nuvill, mortar section leader, Weapons Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, slices a hose used by oil smugglers to pump oil at Shatt-Al Basrah, a river on Iraq’s southern Al-Faw Peninsula, during a boat patrol Oct. 22. (Photo by Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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24-year-old Lance Cpl. Reuben Duckett, gunner, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, keeps a watchful eye as Marines from his platoon search a vessel at Shatt-Al Basrah Oct. 20. (Photo by: Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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031029-N-6939M-004 North Arabian Gulf (Oct. 29, 2003) -- Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) teams, supported by the USS Port Royal (CG 73) and a Marine boarding element provided by the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board the Raj Ratan in search of suspected Al Quaida personnel believed to be attempting a personnel transfer at sea. Port Royal and the 13th MEU are deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Mobley. (RELEASED)
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031029-N-6939M-006 North Arabian Gulf (Oct. 29, 2003) -- Visit Board Search and Seizer (VBSS) teams, supported by the USS Port Royal (CG 73) and a Marine boarding element provided by the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board the Raj Ratan in search of suspected Al Quaida personnel believed to be attempting a personal transfer at sea. Port Royal and the 13th MEU are deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Mobley. (RELEASED)
Previous Training Pic's...
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA
(Oct. 25, 2003) -- Marine Capt. Bryce T. Armstrong, 2nd FAST, 7th Platoon assistant commander, kicks the fast rope out the door of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter to the flight deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on Oct. 25 during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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031025-N-4055P-010 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25, 2003 -- Marines assigned to the 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, slide to the deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) from an SH-3 Sea King helicopter during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training scenario. Blue Ridge is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-004 At sea aboard USS Blue Ridge (Oct. 18, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Paul Cory from Norman, Okla., hits the deck running as Lance Cpl. Michael Roy from Ft. Myers, Fla., follows close behind during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is deployed on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031025-N-4055P-006 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Paul Cory, from Lakeside, Ore., (right), provides cover for Lance Cpl. Levi Peck, from Chippewa Falls, Wis. (center), and Lance Cpl. Jeremy Baker, from Mesa Ariz., (left), as they climb over the railing and move into position, during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is under way for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-002 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Dale W. Wood, assigned to 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon 1st squad, moves into position so he can provide sniper cover for his teammates during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-011 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Leighton Becker, from Middleburg, Fla., talks with teammates over the radio while Lance Cpl. Jeremy Baker, of Mesa, Ariz., covers his back during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-008 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Denis Andersen attached to, 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon 1st squad, provides cover for his team during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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031018-N-4055P-006 Aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 18, 2003 -- Lance Cpl. Michael Covey, attached to, 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon 1st squad, provides cover for his team during a vessel boarding search and seizure (VBSS) training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Winston C. Pitman. (RELEASED)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE IN SEA -- Two Marines from 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, provide sniper cover for their team during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA -- Marines from 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, run from the flight deck to the super structure of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario on Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Michael Roy, native of Ft. Myers, Fla., searches the super structure of the ship through his sniper scope, while Lance Cpl. Ryan Sarson, of Tipp City Ohio, watches his partner's back. 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, practiced a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 18, 2003) -- From left, Sgt. Omar Gutierrez, squad leader, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and Lance Cpl Leighton Becker, of Middleburg, Fla., move two by two through USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a visit,l board, search and seizure training scenario. Blue Ridge is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Denis Andersen, from Houston, attached to 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, provides cover for his team during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Sgt. Omar Gutierrez, squad leader, 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, provides cover for his team during a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (Oct. 25, 2003) -- Lance Cpl. Jeremy Baker, native of Mesa, Ariz., removes a weapon from the belt of Cpl. Curtis Cramsey, of Liberty, Ill., playing the part of a suspected terrorist in the pilothouse. 2nd FAST Co., 7th Platoon, 1st squad, practiced a visit, board, search and seizure training scenario aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 25. Blue Ridge is currently under way for a regularly scheduled deployment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
Other training pics.
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (April 21, 2003) -- Marine Corps Capt. Patrick M. Rapicault, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., and commander of Marine Corps 1st Co., Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, (FAST) 4th Platoon, jumps to the flight deck from a helicopter and runs with weapon ready, along the main deck toward the ship’s super structure during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. A FAST embarks Blue Ridge when deployed away from Yokosuka, Japan, to provide security for the ship. While underway, the FAST exercises different scenarios to maintain readiness.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
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ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE AT SEA (April 21, 2003) –Lance Cpl. Duane A. Percy, a native of Spring Valley, NY, and member of Marine Corps 1st Co., Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) 4th Platoon, secures an area of the ship during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. A FAST embarks Blue Ridge when deployed away from Yokosuka, Japan, to provide security for the ship. While underway, the FAST exercises different scenarios to maintain readiness.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW) Winston C. Pitman)
Other 13 MEU (SOC) pic's:
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ABOARD USS PELELIU -- Force Reconnaissance Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) conduct live fire exercises on the USS Peleliu flight deck Sept. 8, during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group's transit across the Pacific. (Photo by Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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ABOARD USS PELELIU -- Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Marines conduct live fire exercises on the USS Peleliu flight deck Sept. 8, during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group's transit across the Pacific. (Photo by Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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SHATT-AL BASRAH, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Nuvill, mortar section leader, Weapons Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, slices a hose used by oil smugglers to pump oil at Shatt-Al Basrah, a river on Iraq’s southern Al-Faw Peninsula, during a boat patrol Oct. 22. (Photo by Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)
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24-year-old Lance Cpl. Reuben Duckett, gunner, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, keeps a watchful eye as Marines from his platoon search a vessel at Shatt-Al Basrah Oct. 20. (Photo by: Sgt. Mark P. Ledesma)