11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Simulated Strait Transit

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) sails during a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 7, 2025. The simulated strait transit was conducted to refine the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ability to integrate with the Navy for enhanced force protection. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

11th MEU Marines, Sailors...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms/Released 251207-M-YF186-1175.JPG

Dec 11, 2025

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) sails during a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 7, 2025. The simulated strait transit was conducted to refine the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ability to integrate with the Navy for enhanced force protection. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

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