The Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the destroyer USS Stump (DD 978) prepare to board a merchant vessel during a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO).
Summary
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 15, 2003) The Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the destroyer USS Stump (DD 978) prepare to board a "merchant" vessel during a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training exercise. Naval and Coast Guard Forces from six countries are participating in UNITAS 44-03 Pacific Phase. UNITAS is the premier naval exercise conducted in the Americas designed to build lasting friendships while increasing the capability of U.S. Naval Forces to operate as a multinational coalition. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Marthaellen L. Ball. File# 030715-N-9251B-001
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Date
15/07/2003 - 15/07/2003
Location
Pacific Ocean
Source
U.S. NAVY
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Public Domain