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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8) operations [Image 2 of 3]

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    A military aircrew member sits at the open door of a helicopter, wearing a flight helmet with visor, a survival vest, and a harness, looking out over open ocean. In the background, a large amphibious assault ship is visible sailing on the blue water below. The photograph is taken from an aerial perspective, suggesting the helicopter is in flight.

    GULF OF ADEN, AT SEA

    12.21.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dennis Grube 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Kyle Daggett, a native of Milford, Pa., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, observes amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) aboard a MH-60S Sea Hawk as it patrols around the ship. 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 Seaman Dennis Grube/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.21.2014
    Date Posted: 12.26.2014 04:33
    Photo ID: 1709778
    VIRIN: 141221-N-NR851-020
    Resolution: 4479x3199
    Size: 1.18 MB
    Location: GULF OF ADEN, AT SEA
    Hometown: MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA, US
    Web Views: 40
    Downloads: 5

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    A large gray military amphibious assault ship is underway on open blue ocean waters, photographed from an elevated aerial perspective. The vessel features a flat flight deck with multiple aircraft and helicopters visible on its surface, along with a prominent island superstructure with radar and communications equipment. The ship appears to be a US Navy Wasp-class or America-class amphibious assault ship based on its configuration.
    A military aircrew member sits at the open door of a helicopter, wearing a flight helmet with visor, a survival vest, and a harness, looking out over open ocean. In the background, a large amphibious assault ship is visible sailing on the blue water below. The photograph is taken from an aerial perspective, suggesting the helicopter is in flight.
    An aerial photograph of a large US Navy amphibious assault ship underway in open blue ocean waters. The flight deck is visible with multiple rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft parked on the deck. The ship appears to be operating independently with no other vessels visible in the frame.

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