USS Makin Island flight deck operations [Image 2 of 3]

USS MAKIN ISLAND, AT SEA

10.05.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lawrence Davis 

U.S. Navy           

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kristina Buford, from Baltimore, signals an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft launching from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Lawrence Davis/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.05.2014
• Date Posted: 10.08.2014 21:44
• Photo ID: 1607059
• VIRIN: 141005-N-GT710-170
• Resolution: 3855x2754
• Size: 1.03 MB
• Location: USS MAKIN ISLAND, AT SEA
• Hometown: BALTIMORE, MD, US