USS Makin Island operations [Image 2 of 3]

AT SEA

10.09.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl 

U.S. Navy           

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Reinforced, approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) to transport an AV-8B Harrier jet engine to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.09.2014
• Date Posted: 10.15.2014 23:36
• Photo ID: 1616202
• VIRIN: 141009-N-KL846-363
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 919.9 KB
• Location: AT SEA