USS Makin Island [Image 7 of 9]

RED SEA

10.21.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

Marines attach a hoist sling to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment with amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). 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: 10.21.2014
• Date Posted: 10.22.2014 15:58
• Photo ID: 1624666
• VIRIN: 141021-N-KL846-063
• Resolution: 3600x2396
• Size: 1.01 MB
• Location: RED SEA