230828-N-YT019-1192

Two combatant crafts assault transit the Bering Sea from the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during Operation POLAR DAGGER, Aug. 28, 2023. Amphibious transport dock ships like John P. Murtha have many unique capabilities that make them ideal platforms to support special operations forces, such as the ability to embark helicopters from the joint force, launch and recover Naval Special Warfare combatant craft, and maintain all-domain awareness through advanced sensors. Operations NOBLE DEFENDER and POLAR DAGGER sharpen joint special operations integration and provides the forces the opportunity to test new capabilities and advance response options in defense of the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk)

PHOTO BY: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk

VIRIN: 230828-N-YT019-1192.JPG

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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5000

ISO

400

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