U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly/Released 210716-M-TS451-1647.JPG
Jul 16, 2021
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope off a stationary MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea, July 16, 2021. Marines train to fast rope in case they are required to depart from the aircraft in a timely manner or a possible landing on uneven terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the U.S. 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.
CAMERA
Canon EOS-1D X
LENS
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
APERTURE
56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/500
ISO
320
No camera details available.
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