31st MEU, Palau joint patrol

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey and AH-1Z Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly above patrol boat PSS President H.I. Remeliik II with Palau Bureau of Maritime Security off the coast of Palau in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 27, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Clay)