Early morning hangar bay [Image 3 of 3]

USS MAKIN ISLAND, AT SEA

09.21.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Robin Peak 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

Sailors and Marines wait to tow a UH-1Y “Huey” helicopter from the port aircraft elevator into the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and, with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operation and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robin W. Peak/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.21.2014
• Date Posted: 09.22.2014 14:16
• Photo ID: 1560336
• VIRIN: 140921-N-WY954-128
• Resolution: 1050x700
• Size: 440.53 KB
• Location: USS MAKIN ISLAND, AT SEA