USS Makin Island flight deck ops [Image 3 of 7]

USS MAKIN ISLAND, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

10.29.2014

Photo by Cpl. Laura Raga 

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 29. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/ Released)

• Date Taken: 10.29.2014
• Date Posted: 11.01.2014 04:51
• Photo ID: 1639001
• VIRIN: 141029-M-HU038-071
• Resolution: 5472x3648
• Size: 550.3 KB
• Location: USS MAKIN ISLAND, USAFRICOM, AT SEA