Posted: 03/18/2025
Feb 7, 2025 U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit paddle away from the stern gate in an enhanced combat rubber reconnaissance craft during a launch and recovery sustainment training aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), in the Philippine Sea on Jan. 29, 2025. This training was conducted to rehearse and improve launch and recovery procedures during small boat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)