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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2021) Marines board a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter in preparation for launch from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of the Cold Bay Open House for Northern Edge 2021 in the north Pacific Ocean. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Heath Zeigler)