USS Portland, 11th MEU conduct tactical recovery rehearsal in Pacific Ocean

U.S. Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel rehearsal in the Pacific Ocean, March 22, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

260322-M-TI498-2257.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Avery Wayland

Mar 25, 2026

260322-M-TI498-2257 - PACIFIC OCEAN (March 22, 2026) — U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel rehearsal in the Pacific Ocean, Mar 22, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

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