USS Makin Island operations [Image 51 of 156]

USS MAKIN ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN

02.06.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge 

U.S. Navy           

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2015) – Fire Controlmen assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), remove a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile from the MK29 missile launcher during weapons unload operations. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released.)

• Date Taken: 02.06.2015
• Date Posted: 02.15.2015 04:02
• Photo ID: 1769683
• VIRIN: 150207-N-UK333-076
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 1.56 MB
• Location: USS MAKIN ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN